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This bill requires the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to conduct a comprehensive study on the impacts of any mandatory work requirements that may be implemented within a Medicaid expansion program. The study, which will be conducted in partnership with the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), will collect and report data on various aspects of the program, including terminations of benefits, and will analyze subgroups of participants based on factors like location, education, and family structure. The study aims to understand how these work requirements affect employment, earnings, and job stability, as well as the influence of external factors like unexpected life events and the effectiveness of outreach and training programs. The Division will report its findings annually to legislative committees and the Governor, with a final report due by August 1, 2032, and the entire section will be repealed on January 31, 2033. The study will adhere to privacy regulations, including HIPAA, and will involve an objective, third-party evaluation.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0050.xml