HJR 18-1012
signedMedicaid Eligibility Detained Individuals
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHJR 18-1012, a bill in Colorado, aims to ensure that individuals who are detained by law enforcement can still apply for and receive Medicaid benefits. This means that people in jail or other detention facilities would have the same access to healthcare coverage as those outside of these settings. The bill has been signed into law, which means it is now official policy in Colorado and will affect anyone seeking Medicaid while being held in a detention facility.
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Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2018-04-25
- Latest action
- 2018-04-05
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Public Health Care & Human Services
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Sponsors
- Adrienne Benavidez (primary) · Democratic
Votes
RES
2018-04-25 · Senate · pass — Yes: 65 · No: 0 · Other:
RESOLUTION
2018-04-25 · Senate · pass — Yes: 34 · No: 0 · Other: