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MS HB967

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Medicaid eligibility for incarcerated individuals would be suspended rather than terminated if they were eligible and receiving Medicaid immediately before incarceration
  • Applies to inmates in state correctional facilities, county detention facilities, and municipal detention facilities
  • Upon release from incarceration, individuals would automatically continue Medicaid coverage without having to reapply for eligibility determination
  • Amends Section 43-13-115 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Medicaid; suspend eligibility of incarcerated persons instead of terminating it.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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