Bill > HB926

This bill expands Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi under the federal Affordable Care Act. It adds a new paragraph (28) to the existing Medicaid eligibility criteria, allowing individuals who are under 65 years old, not pregnant, not entitled to or enrolled in Medicare, and have income not exceeding 133% of the federal poverty level to receive Medicaid coverage. This new group would receive the benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage described in the federal Social Security Act. The eligibility of these individuals would be determined by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.