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MS SB2045

MS SB2045
Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.


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Introduced
01/16/2024
In Committee
01/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 This provision would stand repealed on December 31, 2026.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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