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MS HB123

MS HB123
Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 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 expands Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi to include individuals under 65 years old who are not pregnant, not eligible for Medicare (which is federal health insurance for people 65 and older, younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease), and whose income is no more than 133% of the federal poverty level, as permitted by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This expansion aims to provide health coverage to a broader segment of the population, aligning with federal healthcare reform efforts.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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