MS HB490

Expands Medicaid eligibility to include individuals under 65 years of age, not pregnant, and not enrolled in Medicare whose income does not exceed 133% of the federal poverty level, effective July 1, 2017.

Extends Medicaid coverage to children under 19 years of age whose family income exceeds 133% but does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level, utilizing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Provides benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage under the federal Social Security Act to newly eligible adults under paragraph (28).

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).

Requires the Division of Medicaid to apply for any necessary federal waivers to implement the expanded coverage provisions.