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MS HB1086

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds substance abuse and mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women as a covered Medicaid benefit under Mississippi law
  • Services may be delivered in community-based, telehealth, or faith-based care settings
  • Amends Section 43-13-117 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to include this new coverage category as item (60) in the list of authorized Medicaid services
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Medicaid; provide coverage for substance abuse and mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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