MS HR106

Urges Mississippi's Congressional Delegation to maintain a "do no harm" standard for children's health coverage as Congress considers changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.

Opposes the per capita cap on Medicaid proposed in the American Health Care Act, arguing it would deny children critical care and disproportionately harm the 400,000 Mississippi children currently enrolled in Medicaid.

Emphasizes that capping Medicaid spending shifts costs to states and providers while reducing coverage for vulnerable populations, and that early health coverage investment yields significant returns through improved educational outcomes and adult earnings.

Highlights Medicaid's critical role in funding school-based health services, mental health and substance abuse treatment, foster care support, and early intervention services for children with special needs.

Directs that copies of the resolution be distributed to all Mississippi Congressional Delegation members and Capitol Press Corps.