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MS HB1717

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $35,000,000 from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration - Office of Insurance

  • Funds will reimburse the State and School Employees' Life and Health Insurance Plan for eligible expenses incurred between March 3, 2021, and June 30, 2024

  • Requires the department to verify each expenditure complies with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) guidelines before disbursing funds

  • Prohibits reimbursement for expenses already covered by other funding sources, including insurance proceeds

  • Mandates that any department or recipient who improperly uses funds must repay the State of Mississippi if the federal government requires repayment

Legislative Description

Appropriation; DFA - Office of Insurance for reimbursing the State Health Plan for eligible expenses incurred.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/23/2023
Appropriations2/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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