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MS HB538
MS HB538Medicaid; create Medicaid Commission to administer program and abolish Division of Medicaid.
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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 43-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Medicaid Commission To Administer The Medicaid Program; To Provide For The Membership And Appointment Of The Commission; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Commission Shall Be Appointed By The Commission; To Abolish The Division Of Medicaid And Transfer The Powers, Duties, Property And Employees Of The Division To The Medicaid Commission; To Amend Sections 43-13-103, 43-13-105, 43-13-109, 43-13-113, 43-13-115, 43-13-116, 43-13-117, 43-13-120, 43-13-121, 43-13-123, 43-13-125, 43-13-139 And 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Sections 43-13-117 And 43-13-145; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Mississippi Medicaid Commission to administer the Medicaid program, replacing the current Division of Medicaid in the Office of the Governor. The commission will consist of seven members appointed by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The bill transfers the powers, duties, property, and employees of the Division of Medicaid to the new Medicaid Commission. The bill also makes various conforming changes throughout the Medicaid laws to reflect the new Medicaid Commission structure and authority.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB0538.xml | 01/24/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0538IN.htm | 01/24/2024 |
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