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MS SB2765
Bill
AI Summary
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Brings forward 24 sections of Mississippi Code (43-12-1 through 43-12-47) related to the "Medicaid and Human Services Transparency and Fraud Prevention Act" for purposes of possible amendment
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Requires the Division of Medicaid and Department of Human Services to maintain computerized eligibility verification systems that check income, assets, residency, immigration status, incarceration, death records, and potential identity fraud before awarding benefits
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Mandates verification of applicant identities through authentication processes and establishes procedures for resolving discrepancies within 10 business days, with suspected fraud cases referred within 45 business days
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Prohibits EBT card use at casinos, liquor stores, tattoo parlors, cruise ships, theme parks, and other specified establishments, and bans purchases of alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets, and bail
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Establishes sanctions for program noncompliance including 3-month disqualification for first SNAP violation, 6-month for second, and permanent disqualification for third offense
Legislative Description
Income verification system; bring forward code sections concerning.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026