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MS HB403

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

James Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services must transmit names of all persons determined eligible for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) under Title IV-A to the Division of Medicaid, and the division shall enter those persons as eligible for Medicaid.

  • Medicaid eligibility redetermination shall be available by mail for all recipient categories.

  • Division of Medicaid shall have eligibility workers stationed at all regional offices, federally qualified health centers, disproportionate share hospitals, and other appropriate sites during regular office hours to accept applications and assist applicants.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Medicaid; persons eligible for TANF shall be eligible for; and redetermination of eligibility for shall be available by mail.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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