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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Introduced Session
2023 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 expands Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi to cover individuals under 65 years of age who are not pregnant, not entitled to or enrolled in Medicare, and whose income is not more than 133% of the federal poverty level, as authorized under the federal Affordable Care Act. The bill amends existing state law to add this new eligibility category, which would receive benchmark or benchmark equivalent coverage under Medicaid. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/HB/HB0458.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0458IN.htm |
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