HB226

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

Mississippi HB226 amends Medicaid eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It revises eligibility criteria and adds new categories of individuals eligible for Medicaid services. The bill also includes provisions for essential health benefits, reimbursement rates, and payment models for various services. It mandates annual program reviews and audits for managed care programs and requires the Division of Medicaid to develop and implement innovative payment models to improve health care quality and outcomes.