Medicaid; revise criteria for presumptive eligibility for pregnant women to conform to federal laws and regulations.

HB 662 updates Mississippi's Medicaid rules to align with federal requirements for pregnant women's prenatal care access. It allows qualified providers (like clinics or health centers) to quickly determine if a pregnant woman's income meets Medicaid limits, granting temporary eligibility for prenatal services while her full application is processed. Women must apply for full Medicaid by the end of the month following the provider's determination, and the state must simplify application forms and processes. This ensures consistent care continuity during the approval period without changing income thresholds.