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HF 427Died when the session ended · February 17, 2025

Providing for Medicaid coverage of power standing device equipment on power wheelchairs for Medicaid recipients with a permanent physical disability

Sponsored by Rep. Josh Turek (D)

Topics:Health careFamilies & human servicesMedicaid

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2025
  2. Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
  3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People on Medicaid with permanent physical disabilities can now ask their care providers to pay for special equipment that lets them stand up while using a power wheelchair. This equipment must be considered medically necessary to help the person stay healthy and independent. The state's health department will make sure all Medicaid companies cover these costs when requested.1

Read the official explanation

This bill requires the department of health and human services to require all Medicaid managed care organizations contracting with the department, upon the request of a Medicaid recipient, to cover the costs of power standing device equipment on power wheelchairs as reasonable and medically necessary for the recipient’s independence, function, health, and well-being, if the Medicaid recipient has a permanent physical disability. The bill defines “power standing device equipment” for the purposes of the bill.

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Lobbying

12 for · 0 against · 3 undecided · Who →

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Tried before

HF 2204Cleared committee90th GA

91st General Assembly

HF 427Cleared committee

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.

Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

  • HF 2204 Providing for Medicaid coverage of power standing device equipment on power wheelchairs fo…
    90th General Assembly · In committee · same title
    Cleared committee

Matched by wording or an identical title.