BillTrack50 logo
Free Signup Login
Bill

Bill > SB2394

MS SB2394

MS SB2394
Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

summary

Introduced
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Medicaid Eligibility To Include Those Individuals Who Are Entitled To Benefits Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Essential Health Benefits For Individuals Eligible For Medicaid Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill would expand Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi to include individuals under 65 years old who are not pregnant and not eligible for Medicare, with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level, as allowed under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill would also require Medicaid to cover essential health benefits for this new eligible population. These Medicaid expansions would be in effect from July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)

bill text

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...