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MS HB123

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Mississippi Medicaid coverage to adults under 65 years old who are not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare, and have income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level
  • Authorizes Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
  • Eligible individuals under the new expansion category would receive benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage as defined under federal law
  • The Division of Medicaid will determine eligibility for individuals covered under the new expansion category
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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