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MS SB2688
Bill
AI Summary
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Mississippi Medicaid will not reimburse out-of-state healthcare providers located in adjoining states unless those states allow all Mississippi providers to fully participate in their Medicaid programs for the same services
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The reciprocity requirement applies specifically to providers in states that share a common border with Mississippi (Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama)
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The policy aims to ensure equal treatment and freedom of choice for Medicaid recipients while maintaining equity between Mississippi's Medicaid program and neighboring states' programs
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The bill amends Section 43-13-117 of the Mississippi Code and extends the repeal date for this section from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013
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Effective date is July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Medicaid program; establish reciprocal reimbursement policy regarding payment of nonresident health care providers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012