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MS SB2631
MS SB2631Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
summary
Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
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 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 expands Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi to include individuals aged 19-64 who have incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level, as allowed under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill also requires that essential health benefits, as defined in the ACA, be provided to this new eligible population. This Medicaid expansion and provision of essential health benefits is authorized to take effect on July 1, 2023 and will stand repealed on December 31, 2025, unless further extended by the legislature.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/SB/SB2631.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2631IN.htm |
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