HB123

Expands Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act to include certain low-income individuals.

Mississippi HB123 amends Medicaid eligibility to include individuals under 65 years old, not pregnant, not entitled to Medicare, and with income up to 133% of the federal poverty level, as authorized by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill also includes provisions for postpartum coverage, eligibility for disabled workers, and other specific categories of individuals. The changes take effect from July 1, 2026.