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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Medicaid eligibility requirements in Mississippi to expand coverage to individuals who are under 65 years of age, not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare, and have an income of up to 133% of the federal poverty level, as authorized under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill would provide Medicaid coverage to this new group of eligible individuals through the benchmark or benchmark equivalent coverage options described in the ACA.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/HB/HB0968.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0968IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0968IN.pdf |
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