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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 proposes to expand Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi under the federal Affordable Care Act. Specifically, it would provide Medicaid coverage to individuals under 65 years old who are not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare, and have income not exceeding 133% of the federal poverty level. These individuals would receive benchmark or benchmark equivalent coverage as authorized under the Affordable Care Act. The bill amends the existing Medicaid eligibility criteria in Mississippi to add this new eligibility category, and it would take effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Willie Bailey (D)*,
Edward Blackmon (D)*,
Alyce Clarke (D)*,
Carl Mickens (D)*,
Robert Sanders (D)*,
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/HB0447.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0447IN.htm |
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