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MS HB895

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Chris Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 43-13-117 of Mississippi Code to allow persons receiving home- and community-based services under the Medicaid program to continue those services while also receiving hospice services.

  • Applies specifically to individuals receiving home- and community-based services for developmentally disabled persons authorized under paragraph (29) of the Medicaid statute.

  • Permits concurrent receipt of both service types without requiring individuals to choose between home- and community-based services and hospice care.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Medicaid; person receiving home- and community-based services may continue receiving while on hospice.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Medicaid2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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