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MS SB2688

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The reciprocity requirement applies specifically to providers in states that share a common border with Mississippi (Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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