SB2389

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

Mississippi SB2389 amends Medicaid eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It revises eligibility criteria to encompass those under 65 years of age, not pregnant, not enrolled in Medicare Part A or B, and with income below certain thresholds. The bill also mandates essential health benefits as per the Affordable Care Act for eligible individuals. It outlines various services covered under Medicaid, including hospital, nursing facility, home health, and mental health services, among others.