Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2582: Creates provisions relating to MO HealthNet eligibility requirements
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 208, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to MO HealthNet eligibility. Section A. Chapter 208, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 208.203, to read as follows: 208.203. 1. The MO HealthNet division shall expedite a verification for each MO HealthNet benefits application that the applicant is not currently enrolled in any other state's Medicaid program or in any qualified health plan offered through a health benefit exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, U.S.C. Section 18001 et seq. An applic.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 208, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to MO HealthNet eligibility. Section A. Chapter 208, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 208.203, to read as follows: 208.203. 1. The MO HealthNet division shall expedite a verification for each MO HealthNet benefits application that the applicant is not currently enrolled in any other state's Medicaid program or in any qualified health plan offered through a health benefit exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, U.S.C. Section 18001 et seq. An applicant relocating from an uncooperative state may be asked to provide a certificate of nonenrollment from that state. 2. Any applicant for MO HealthNet benefits currently enrolled in a program or plan described in subsection 1 of this section may terminate his or her enrollment to become eligible for MO HealthNet benefits. The division shall not approve the application for MO HealthNet benefits until the termination of enrollment in the other program or plan is effective. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.
Sponsors
- Bob Titus (R, 139) · primary sponsor