MS HB1247

Expands Medicaid eligibility to individuals under 65 years of age who are not pregnant, not entitled to Medicare, and whose income does not exceed 133% of the federal poverty level, consistent with the Affordable Care Act.

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 under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Individuals eligible under the new provisions receive benchmark coverage or benchmark equivalent coverage as defined in the federal Social Security Act.

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).

Effective date: July 1, 2018.