2011-2012 Regular Session - HB 345
Medical assistance; lawfully qualified alien children and pregnant women; eligible
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First Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that children and pregnant women who are lawfully admitted qualified aliens, regardless of the duration of lawful residence in this state, shall be eligible for Medicaid if they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements; to amend Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the PeachCare for Kids Program, so as to provide that children and pregnant women who are lawfully admitted qualified aliens, regardless of the duration of lawful residence in this state, shall be eligible for PeachCare if they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
Feb/28/2011 - House Second Readers
Feb/24/2011 - House First Readers
Feb/23/2011 - House Hopper
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