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MS HB208
Bill
Status
Failed
3/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joe Warren
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AI Summary
- Extends the repealer date for Mississippi's dialysis transportation program from its previous expiration to June 30, 2013
- Provides nonemergency transportation to dialysis services for end-stage renal disease patients who are 65 or older or disabled, with income not exceeding 135% of the federal poverty level
- Allows dialysis patients to designate an individual or individuals of their choosing to transport them to dialysis services, in addition to existing options of public entities, private entities, and faith-based organizations
- Requires the Division of Medicaid to reimburse patient-designated transporters according to a mutually agreed upon reimbursement schedule
- Funded through separate appropriations specifically for this program, not from the Division of Medicaid's regular Medicaid program budget; effective July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Dialysis transportation program; extend repealer on the Division of Medicaid's duty to implement.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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