Bill > HB1223

This bill would expand Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi under the federal Affordable Care Act. Specifically, it would allow individuals under 65 years of age who are not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare, and have income up to 133% of the federal poverty level to receive Medicaid coverage. This new eligibility category would receive benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage as described in the federal Social Security Act. The bill would amend the existing state Medicaid law to include this new expanded eligibility group.