Mississippi § 43-13-309 - State and federal funding.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-13-309 — State and federal funding., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-13-309. State and federal funding.
The State Department of Public Welfare shall obtain an appropriation of state funds from the State Legislature in carrying out its medical support responsibilities under this article and shall organize its programs and budgets in such a manner as to secure maximum federal funding directly or through the Division of Medicaid under Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act, as amended. If Title XIX federal funds are secured through the Division of Medicaid, such funds shall not be considered a part of the budget of the Division of Medicaid in providing medical assistance under the Mississippi Medical Assistance Act.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 43-13-309 ("State and federal funding.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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