SB2198

SNAP and Medicaid benefits; confirm status as eligible alien under federal law to be eligible for.

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Mississippi SB2198 establishes eligibility criteria for SNAP and Medicaid, requiring verification of citizenship or eligible alien status.

Mississippi SB2198 mandates that individuals must be U.S. citizens or eligible aliens to qualify for SNAP and Medicaid benefits. It requires the Department of Human Services and the Division of Medicaid to verify citizenship or eligible alien status during enrollment and redeterminations. The bill also requires hospitals to collect citizenship or immigration status information from patients and submit quarterly reports.

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Referred To Public Health and Welfare