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MS HB1326
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Expands Medicaid coverage to individuals under 65 years of age who are not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare, and whose income does not exceed 133% of the federal poverty level, as authorized under the Affordable Care Act.
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Expands Medicaid coverage to children under 19 years of age whose family income is between 133% and 200% of the federal poverty level under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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Repeals the Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Program Act (Sections 41-86-1, 41-86-5, 41-86-7, 41-86-9, 41-86-11, 41-86-13, and 41-86-15).
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Requires the Division of Medicaid to determine eligibility for newly covered individuals.
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Effective date is July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act and under CHIP.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023