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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 Mississippi Medicaid program to expand eligibility to individuals who are under 65 years of age, not pregnant, not entitled to or enrolled in Medicare, and have an income not exceeding 133% of the federal poverty level. These newly eligible individuals would receive benchmark or benchmark equivalent coverage as authorized under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill also provides that the eligibility of individuals covered under this expanded eligibility shall be determined by the Division of Medicaid.
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/HB0918.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0918IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0918IN.pdf |
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