MS HB226

Expands Medicaid eligibility to non-pregnant, non-Medicare enrolled individuals under 65 years of age with income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, as authorized under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Extends Medicaid coverage to children under 19 years of age with family income between 133% and 200% of the federal poverty level under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Repeals the Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Program Act (Sections 41-86-1, 41-86-5, 41-86-7, 41-86-9, 41-86-11, 41-86-13, and 41-86-15 of the Mississippi Code of 1972).

Requires the Division of Medicaid to determine eligibility and provide benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage under Section 1937 of the federal Social Security Act for eligible individuals.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.