03/29/1993 08:35 AM House FIN

  HOUSE BILL NO. 178                                                           
                                                                               
       "An Act adding  children under  the age of  21 who  are                 
       eligible  for adoption  assistance  because of  special                 
       needs  to  the  optional  Medicaid  coverage  list  and                 
       revising the order of priority in which groups eligible                 
       for  optional  Medicaid  coverage are  eliminated;  and                 
       providing for an effective date."                                       
                                                                               
  Representative Hanley clarified that  children under the age                 
  of 21 who are eligible for adoption assistance will be given                 
  priority in Medicaid coverage.                                               
                                                                               
  Mr.  Williams explained, in response  to a question from Co-                 
  Chair MacLean, the fiscal  notes.  He stated that  the State                 
  will continue the  cost of  medical care for  hard to  place                 
  adoptive children.  There will be a 50 percent federal match                 
  if the legislation is passed.                                                
                                                                               
  Representative  Martin  MOVED  to  report   HB  178  out  of                 
  Committee  with  individual  recommendations  and  with  the                 
  accompanying fiscal notes.  There being NO OBJECTION, it was                 
  so ordered.