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MS HB610

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Medicaid maternal care coverage for pregnant women from 60 days to 12 months after the end of pregnancy
  • Applies to all categories of Medicaid-eligible pregnant women, including those with family income up to 185% of the federal poverty level
  • Amends Section 43-13-115 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add the extended postpartum coverage provisions
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Medicaid; eligible pregnant women shall remain eligible for maternal care services for 12 months after end of pregnancy.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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