Mississippi HB1513 restricts SNAP and Medicaid eligibility to U.S. citizens and eligible aliens only.
Mississippi HB1513 amends state law to ensure that only U.S. citizens and eligible aliens can qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits. The bill mandates that the Department of Human Services and the Division of Medicaid verify citizenship or eligible alien status during enrollment and redetermination. It also requires hospitals to collect and transmit attestations of citizenship or eligible alien status. The bill outlines procedures for reporting unverified status to federal agencies and law enforcement. It takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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