MS HB542

Authorizes direct on-site supervisors of providers in managed care organizations to sign off on work performed by providers awaiting credentialing decisions, allowing those providers to receive reimbursement during the credentialing process.

Prohibits the Division of Medicaid from suspending reimbursement payments to providers during appeals of division determinations of violations, unless the provider has previously been convicted of Medicaid fraud.

Applies to providers in managed care programs implemented by the Division of Medicaid who have begun the credentialing process and have not been previously denied credentialing.

Effective July 1, 2022.