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This bill appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi State Department of Health for the purpose of making physician grants through the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program during the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will pay out the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisitions. The Qualified Health Center Grant Program, established under Mississippi Code Section 41-99-1, aims to support healthcare providers in underserved areas by providing financial assistance to physicians. The appropriation will help support medical professionals working in community health centers across the state, potentially improving access to healthcare in rural or economically disadvantaged regions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, marking the beginning of the specified fiscal year.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0420.xml