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MO SB151
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires MO HealthNet division to reimburse physicians providing primary care services at rates no less than Medicare reimbursement rates for fiscal year 2016 only, subject to appropriation
- Mandates the MO HealthNet division procure a contractor by January 1, 2016 to verify eligibility for Medicaid assistance through data matching using name, date of birth, address, and Social Security number
- Contractor must notify the division of preliminary eligibility determinations within 20 business days, though the division retains final authority over all eligibility decisions
- Exempts persons in long-term care facilities who met financial eligibility standards at their last review from the contractor's preliminary eligibility determinations
- Requires quarterly joint reports from the division and contractor to the governor and legislative leaders detailing eligibility recommendations, actions taken, and reasons for rejected recommendations
Legislative Description
Sets a reimbursement rate for primary care physicians under Medicaid and requires MO HealthNet to contract with a third party for eligibility verification
Last Action
S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 151-Sater
5/15/2015
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs and Health1/29/2015
Full Bill Text
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