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MS SB2045
MS SB2045Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
summary
Introduced
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
In Committee
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 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 entitled to or enrolled in Medicare and whose income does not exceed 133% of the federal poverty level, beginning July 1, 2024. These newly eligible individuals would only receive essential health benefits as described in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
- Require the Division of Medicaid to provide essential health benefits as described in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for individuals eligible under the expanded eligibility, beginning July 1, 2024. This provision would stand repealed on December 31, 2026.
The bill aims to extend Medicaid coverage to a new group of low-income individuals in Mississippi pursuant to the Affordable Care Act, with the enhanced federal matching funds available for that population.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/SB/SB2045.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2045IN.htm |
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