MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2022 Regular Session
To: Medicaid
By: Representative Hood
AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-13-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNOR TO DISCONTINUE OR LIMIT MEDICAID ASSISTANCE TO ANY PERSONS WHO ARE WITHIN ANY OPTIONAL GROUP OR OPTIONAL CATEGORY OF RECIPIENTS, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. Section 43-13-139, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows:
43-13-139. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prevent the Governor, in his discretion, from discontinuing or limiting medical assistance to any individuals who are classified or deemed to be within any optional group or optional category of recipients as prescribed under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act or the implementing federal regulations. If the Congress or the United States Department of Health and Human Services ceases to provide federal matching funds for any group or category of recipients or any type of care and services, the division shall cease state funding for such group or category or such type of care and services, notwithstanding any provision of this article.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2022.