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MS HB344

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-13-117 to restrict Medicaid coverage for nonresidents admitted to pediatric skilled nursing facilities in Mississippi.

  • Nonresident persons under age 21 admitted to a pediatric skilled nursing facility in Mississippi are ineligible for Mississippi Medicaid coverage for pediatric skilled nursing services.

  • Nonresidents must continue to be covered for pediatric skilled nursing services by the Medicaid program of their state of residence.

  • The restriction applies only to pediatric skilled nursing services (service category 30) and does not affect other Medicaid benefits.

  • Effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Medicaid; nonresident admitted to pediatric skilled nursing facility in MS not eligible for MS Medicaid coverage.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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