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MS HB458
Bill
Status
Failed
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Robert Johnson
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AI Summary
- Expands 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
- Excludes pregnant women, those already eligible for Medicaid under other categories, and individuals entitled to or enrolled in Medicare Parts A or B
- Requires newly eligible individuals to receive benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage as defined under federal Social Security Act Section 1937
- Amends Section 43-13-115 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add this new eligibility category (paragraph 28)
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023
Committee Referrals
Medicaid1/12/2023
Full Bill Text
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