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MS HB785
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Brent Powell
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AI Summary
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Removes the provision in Section 43-13-117(D) that prohibited the Division of Medicaid from changing reimbursement rates to providers without a legislative amendment to the statute.
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Allows the Division of Medicaid to adjust reimbursement rates and other payment terms without requiring the Legislature to pass an amendment each time changes are made.
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Maintains all other restrictions in the Medicaid statute, including requirements for legislative approval to add new recipient categories or types of services.
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Effective July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Medicaid; remove provision that freezes provider reimbursement rates unless authorized by legislative amendment.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Medicaid1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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