MS HB142

Appropriates $11,000,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Health for the MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).

Directs funds to address disproportionate COVID-19 infections and deaths in Mississippi's minority communities by developing mitigation plans and reducing negative health outcomes during the pandemic.

Requires the program to reduce racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and conduct outreach to encourage minority community members to receive vaccines.

Makes Federally Qualified Health Centers in Mississippi eligible to receive funding through the program upon submitting applications to MAGnet Community Health Corporation for approval.

Takes effect July 1, 2022.