26B-3-212. Limited family planning services for low-income individuals.
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Effective 5/1/2024
26B-3-212. Limited family planning services for low-income individuals.
(1)As used in this section:
(i)"Family planning services" means family planning services that are provided under the state Medicaid program, including:
(A)sexual health education and family planning counseling; and
(B)other medical diagnosis, treatment, or preventative care routinely provided as part of a family planning service visit.
(ii)"Family planning services" do not include an abortion, as that term is defined in Section 76-7-301 or 76-7a-101 .
(b)"Low-income individual" means an individual who:
(i)has an income level that is equal to or below 185% of the federal poverty level; and
(ii)does not qualify for full coverage under the Medicaid program.
(2)Before January 1, 2024, the division shall apply for a Medicaid waiver or a state plan amendment with CMS to:
(a)offer a program that provides family planning services to low-income individuals; and
(b)receive a federal match rate of 90% of state expenditures for family planning services provided under the waiver or state plan amendment.
Amended by Chapter 240 , 2024 General Session