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MS HB114
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Johnson
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AI Summary
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Expands Medicaid coverage to eligible individuals with incomes at or below 100% of the federal poverty level through the Mississippi Coordinated Access Network managed care program, with 12 months of continuous enrollment
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Creates a Section 1115 waiver program for uninsured individuals with incomes between 101-200% of the federal poverty level, allowing them to obtain coverage through individual qualified health insurance plans or employer-sponsored coverage with premium assistance
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Premium assistance varies by income: 100% coverage for those at 101-150% FPL, 75% for 151-175% FPL, and 50% for 176-200% FPL, with members required to complete annual wellness visits or face reduced premium assistance
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Requires the Division of Medicaid to submit waiver applications to CMS by December 31, 2026, and mandates automatic full Affordable Care Act expansion if CMS does not approve waivers by December 31, 2027
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Includes a legislative review trigger if federal financial participation drops below 90%, and allows the Legislature to nullify the act if the ACA's enhanced federal matching provision is struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court
Legislative Description
Medicaid; direct Division of Medicaid to apply for federal waivers to expand Medicaid eligibility.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026