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Introduced
01/23/2024
01/23/2024
In Committee
01/23/2024
01/23/2024
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 Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill would amend Mississippi's Medicaid program to expand eligibility to individuals under 65 years old who are not pregnant, not entitled to or enrolled in Medicare, and have income not exceeding 133% of the federal poverty level, as authorized under the Affordable Care Act. The bill would provide these newly eligible individuals with benchmark or benchmark equivalent Medicaid coverage. The expanded eligibility would take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB0479.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0479IN.htm |
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