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MS SB2389
MS SB2389Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Medicaid Eligibility To Include Those Individuals Who Are Entitled To Benefits Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Essential Health Benefits For Individuals Eligible For Medicaid Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill expands Medicaid eligibility to include individuals under sixty-five years old who are not pregnant and do not qualify for other Medicaid benefits, provided their income does not exceed 133% of the Federal Poverty Level, and they will be eligible for essential health benefits as defined by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). This expansion is set to begin on July 1, 2026, and will be in effect until December 31, 2028. Additionally, the bill ensures that individuals eligible under this new provision will receive essential health benefits, which are a set of core health services that all health plans must cover under the ACA.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Juan Barnett (D)*,
Bradford Blackmon (D)*,
David Blount (D)*,
Gary Brumfield (D)*,
Hob Bryan (D)*,
Albert Butler (D)*,
Johnny DuPree (D)*,
Hillman Frazier (D)*,
Theresa Gillespie Isom (D)*,
Rod Hickman (D)*,
Reginald Jackson (D)*,
Kamesha Mumford (D)*,
Sollie Norwood (D)*,
Justin Pope (D)*,
Derrick Simmons (D)*,
Sarita Simmons (D)*,
Joseph Thomas (D)*,
Angela Turner-Ford (D)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2389.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2389IN.htm |
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