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MS HB195

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code of 1972, to create an exception to the moratorium on certificates of need (CON) for home health agencies.

  • Authorizes the State Department of Health to issue up to five certificates of need to recipients of five new hospice licenses issued under Section 41-85-7(3).

  • Permits these hospice licensees to provide home health services to pediatric patients, persons becoming ineligible for hospice care, and persons referred for palliative care but ineligible for hospice services.

  • Effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

CON; provide for exception to home health agency moratorium for certain hospice licensees.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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