Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.

HB 123 would expand Mississippi's Medicaid program to cover non-pregnant adults under 65 with incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level. This change directly affects low-income working adults who currently fall into the Medicaid coverage gap in Mississippi, as they are not eligible under existing state law. The bill amends Section 43-13-115 of Mississippi Code to add this new eligibility category, aligning with federal Affordable Care Act provisions. It would allow these individuals to receive Medicaid coverage for the first time under Mississippi's program, without changing existing categories for children, pregnant women, seniors, or disabled individuals.