Appropriation; Department of Health for making physician grants under the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program.
This bill allocates $750,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Health for physician grants under the existing Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly affects physicians working at qualified health centers in Mississippi by providing funding for their grants. The key mechanism is a specific annual appropriation to support this program, which aims to strengthen healthcare access in underserved areas. The bill does not change program eligibility or requirements, only authorizing the funding.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A
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John Hines
DDemocratic
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