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MS HB1465

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Medicaid coverage for women who were eligible while pregnant to continue for twelve (12) months postpartum, to the extent allowable under federal law.

  • Adds new paragraph (28) to Section 43-13-115 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 establishing the postpartum coverage requirement.

  • Requires the Division of Medicaid to determine eligibility for individuals covered under this provision.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Medicaid; extend coverage for eligible women for 12 months postpartum.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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