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MS HB324

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robert Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) will have telehealth services reimbursed at the same face-to-face encounter rate used for all other Medicaid reimbursements under the prospective payment system

  • FQHCs, RHCs, and CMHCs are recognized as both originating site and distant site providers for telehealth reimbursement purposes

  • These centers may receive reimbursement for both distant site and originating site telehealth services when appropriately provided by the same organization

  • Amends Section 43-13-117 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 regarding Medicaid reimbursement policies

  • Effective date is July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Medicaid; telehealth services provided by FQHCs, rural health clinics and community mental health centers reimbursed at same rate as face-to-face encounters.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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