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MS HB785

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Maintains all other restrictions in the Medicaid statute, including requirements for legislative approval to add new recipient categories or types of services.

  • 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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