Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Summary

The bill seeks to amend state Medicaid law so that anyone who qualifies for health coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act would also be eligible for Mississippi Medicaid. It also requires that these new Medicaid recipients receive the ACA’s essential health benefits. The change is intended to broaden health coverage for low‑income residents.

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