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MS HB226
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- Expands Mississippi Medicaid eligibility beginning July 1, 2026, to include individuals under 65 years of age with income up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level who are not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare, and not already covered under other Medicaid provisions
- Provides essential health benefits as defined by the federal Affordable Care Act to newly eligible individuals under the expansion
- Requires the federal Medicaid matching percentage to remain at least 90% for services to the expansion population; if federal matching drops below 90%, services would cease
- Contains automatic sunset provisions repealing the Medicaid expansion on December 31, 2028
- Directs the Division of Medicaid to determine eligibility for individuals covered under the ACA expansion provisions
Legislative Description
Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Medicaid1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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