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MS HB156
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
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Managed care organizations participating in Mississippi Medicaid programs must provide health care providers with a detailed written explanation when denying coverage for a procedure ordered or requested for a patient
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Denial letters must include the specific reasons for the coverage denial and identify the name and credentials of the person who made the denial decision
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Denial notifications must be sent to the health care provider in both physical (mail) and electronic format
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The person who denied coverage must sign the denial letter
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Effective date: July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Medicaid; require managed care companies to provide detailed, signed explanation for denial of coverage of procedure.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021