Commissioner of Insurance; authorize to apply for state innovation waiver under Affordable Care Act.

HB 1021 authorizes Mississippi's Commissioner of Insurance to apply for a State Innovation Waiver under Section 1332 of the federal Affordable Care Act. This amendment to state law (adding subsection (f) to Section 83-9-253) gives the Commissioner explicit authority to seek waivers that would allow Mississippi to modify certain ACA requirements for its health insurance marketplace. The bill directly affects the Commissioner's office, enabling it to pursue federal waivers without needing additional legislative approval for that specific action. It does not change existing insurance rules or coverage but creates a pathway for potential state-level adjustments to healthcare policy.