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This bill expands Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi by adding two new coverage categories to the state's existing Medicaid program. First, the bill creates coverage for adults under 65 years old who are not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare, and have household incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, which is aligned with the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Medicaid expansion provisions. Second, the bill establishes coverage for children under 19 years old whose family income is between 133% and 200% of the federal poverty level, which is an extension of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The bill also repeals the existing Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Program Act, effectively integrating CHIP coverage into the Medicaid program. The new coverage categories will provide health insurance to previously uninsured populations by using benchmark or benchmark-equivalent health coverage plans, as defined by federal law. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the state time to prepare for implementation and potentially seek necessary federal waivers or approvals.

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