SEC. 43-13-103. Purpose.

For the purpose of affording health care and remedial and institutional services in accordance with the requirements for federal grants and other assistance under Titles XVIII, XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act, as amended, a statewide system of medical assistance is established and shall be in effect in all political subdivisions of the state, to be financed by state appropriations and federal matching funds therefor, and to be administered by the Office of the Governor as hereinafter provided.

SOURCES: Codes, 1942, § 7290-32; Laws, 1969, Ex Sess, ch. 37, § 2; Laws, 1984, ch. 488, 7sect; 39; Amended by Laws 2000, Ch. 301, § 1, SB2143, eff. July 1, 1999.

Historical and Statutory Note: Laws 2000, Ch. 301, was vetoed by the Governor on April 23, 1999, and the veto was overridden by the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Mississippi Senate on February 18, 2000.

PREVIOUS VERSIONS: Pre-2000