The proposal would not qualify Mississippi for the enhanced federal funding the law grants to newly-expanded states.
Senate committee passes Medicaid ‘expansion’ bill that leaves hundreds of millions in federal dollars on tableSenate committee passes Medicaid ‘expansion’ bill that leaves hundreds of millions in federal dollars on table by Sophia Paffenroth and Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today March 27, 2024 The only surviving Medicaid expansion bill in the Legislature passed the Senate Medicaid Committee Wednesday and is headed to the full Senate for a vote.
Senate Democrats voiced several concerns about the administrative burden of the work requirement and the 120 hour a month minimum, which is even stricter than Georgia’s plan – currently the strictest expansion plan in the country. Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, asked Blackwell about the enhanced match from the federal government.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Medicaid expansion bill inches forward in Senate with few detailsSenate leaders say they're dead set on a work requirement for expansion, which others say is not likely to be approved by the feds.
Read more »
Senate killing its Medicaid expansion bill without a vote, continues work on a planThe Senate to date had only a 'dummy bill' with code sections that would allow Medicaid expansion and no details.
Read more »
Senate Medicaid ‘expansion light’ would insure fewer than House plan, turn down federal moneySenate's long-awaited proposal would forgo hundreds of millions of federal dollars available to cover working poor in Mississippi.
Read more »
Senate Medicaid expansion plan shows generosity to the poor — but mostly in other statesSenate Republicans are proposing a plan that would still give taxpayer funds to help poor people in other states instead of Mississippians.
Read more »
Georgia Republicans reject Democrats' final push for Medicaid expansionGeorgia Republicans are shooting down a last-ditch attempt by Democrats to expand Medicaid. The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee rejected the plan on a tie 7-7 vote on Thursday. Democrats say GOP leaders broke a promise to advance the bill but the committee chair says there was no such deal.
Read more »