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MS HB409
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
- Expands Medicaid eligibility 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 coverage under the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion provision (Section 1931 expansion group)
- Eligible individuals would receive benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage as defined under Section 1937 of the federal Social Security Act
- The Division of Medicaid would determine eligibility for the new coverage category
- Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Medicaid1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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