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MS SB2798

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Mississippi Division of Medicaid from requiring prior authorization for emergency room, urgent care, or hospital in-patient services when ordered by a licensed physician.

  • Prevents the Division of Medicaid from denying payment based on a provider's failure to notify the carrier in advance of treatment or within a specified timeframe after care is provided.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Prior authorization for emergency room services or hospital admission; prohibit Division of Medicaid from requiring.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Medicaid2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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