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MS HB28
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code sections 43-13-115 and 41-86-15 to allow mail-based redetermination of Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility in hardship cases, defined as situations where applicants lack transportation, are elderly, or are disabled.
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Requires the Division of Medicaid to station eligibility workers at all regional Medicaid offices, federally qualified health centers, disproportionate share hospitals, and other appropriate sites during regular office hours to accept applications and assist applicants.
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Applies the same redetermination and worker availability requirements to CHIP eligibility determinations, with "hardship" limited to cases where applicants lack transportation or are disabled.
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Takes effect July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Medicaid and CHIP; redetermination of eligibility for shall be available by mail in hardship cases.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012