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MS HB108

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Mississippi Medicaid eligibility to adults under 65 years of age with income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, as authorized by the Affordable Care Act
  • Eligible individuals must not be pregnant, not entitled to or enrolled in Medicare Parts A or B, and not eligible for Medicaid under any other existing category
  • Newly eligible individuals would receive benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage as defined under Section 1937 of the federal Social Security Act
  • The Division of Medicaid would be responsible for determining eligibility for this new coverage category
  • Effective date: July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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