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MS HB258
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Willie Perkins
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-13-115 to add paragraph (28) establishing a new Medicaid eligibility category for individuals under 65 years of age who are not pregnant and not enrolled in Medicare, with family income not exceeding 133% of the federal poverty level.
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Individuals eligible under paragraph (28) shall receive benchmark coverage or benchmark equivalent coverage as defined in the federal Social Security Act.
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Eligibility determinations for paragraph (28) shall be made by the Division of Medicaid consistent with federal requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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The legislation becomes effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal health care reform law.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016