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MS SB2124
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends the moratorium prohibiting the Mississippi State Department of Health from processing new hospice license applications or issuing new hospice licenses until July 1, 2018 (previously set to expire July 1, 2015)
- Allows license renewals for existing hospices to continue during the moratorium period
- Grandfathers applications that were pending with the department on March 1, 2013, exempting them from the moratorium
- Maintains existing licensure fees of $1,000 per site/location and $18 per bed for inpatient hospice care review
- Requires the Department of Health to conduct annual licensure inspections and use collected fees exclusively for hospice regulation, inspection, and enforcement
Legislative Description
Hospice licensure; extend moratorium and repealer on new applications.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/31/2015
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services2/26/2015
Public Health and Welfare1/9/2015
Full Bill Text
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