AN ACT

 

1Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An
2act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public
3welfare laws of the Commonwealth," providing for a
4prohibition on eligibility expansions for voluntary
5populations.

6The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
7hereby enacts as follows:

8Section 1.  The act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known
9as the Public Welfare Code, is amended by adding a section to
10read:

11Section 451.1.  Eligibility Expansions For Voluntary
12Populations Prohibited.--Notwithstanding any other law,
13eligibility criteria for voluntary populations to receive
14medical assistance approved under the Patient Protection and
15Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148, 124 Stat. 119) may not
16be expanded.

17Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.