MS HB250

Allows providers in Medicaid managed care organizations who have applied for credentialing (and have not been previously denied) to have their work signed off by their direct on-site supervisor while awaiting credentialing decisions, enabling reimbursement for that supervised work

Prohibits the Division of Medicaid from suspending reimbursement payments to a provider during the appeals process after the division determines the provider violated Medicaid law

Exception to the payment suspension prohibition applies to providers (or their agents, managing employees, or 5%+ owners) who have previously been convicted of Medicaid fraud

Amends Section 43-13-117 regarding managed care credentialing processes and Section 43-13-121 regarding division enforcement powers

Takes effect July 1, 2023