MS HB1570

Prohibits Mississippi and state agencies from seeking repayment of Medicaid benefits from Mississippi ABLE accounts established under Section 43-28-1 et seq., unless required by federal Social Security Act Section 1396p(b).

Clarifies that Mississippi ABLE accounts are not considered part of a beneficiary's "estate" for purposes of Medicaid estate recovery, unless otherwise required by federal law.

Removes language allowing the state to file claims against ABLE accounts upon a beneficiary's death for total medical assistance provided under Medicaid since the account's inception.

Amends Section 43-13-120 to exclude Mississippi ABLE account amounts from intestate property that becomes Division of Medicaid property when a Medicaid recipient dies with no known heirs.

Amends Section 43-13-317 to exclude Mississippi ABLE account amounts from Medicaid estate recovery claims against deceased recipients' estates, unless required by federal law.

Effective July 1, 2025.