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This bill expands Medicaid eligibility in Mississippi to include individuals under 65 years old who are not pregnant, not eligible for Medicare (which provides 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, particularly those who may not have access to employer-sponsored insurance or other forms of coverage. The bill also specifies that eligible individuals will receive "benchmark coverage" or "benchmark equivalent coverage" as defined by federal law, which refers to a set of essential health benefits. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0509.xml