HB 62 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Appropriation; Department of Health for making physician grants under the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program.

HB 62 appropriates $750,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Health for physician grants under the existing Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports grants that help qualified health centers hire physicians, primarily benefiting underserved communities in Mississippi. The bill is a routine budget allocation with no new policy changes, directing existing program funds for physician recruitment.
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Feb 25, 2026
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