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MS HB509
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
- Expands Medicaid eligibility to adults under 65 years of age with income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level who are not pregnant and not enrolled in Medicare
- Implements the optional Medicaid expansion authorized under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) by amending Section 43-13-115 of the Mississippi Code
- Newly eligible individuals will receive benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage as defined under Section 1937 of the federal Social Security Act
- The Division of Medicaid will determine eligibility for individuals covered under this expansion
- 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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