MS HB1248

Expands Medicaid eligibility to individuals under 65 years of age who are not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare, and have income not exceeding 133% of the federal poverty level.

Eligible individuals under the new category receive benchmark coverage or benchmark equivalent coverage as defined under Section 1937 of the federal Social Security Act.

Division of Medicaid must determine eligibility for individuals covered under this expansion category.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.