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MS HB959

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Division of Medicaid must apply for necessary waivers and expend appropriated funds to provide home- and community-based services to individuals who are aged/disabled, physically disabled, or have traumatic brain injury/spinal cord injury

  • Services must eliminate any waiting period for eligible recipients and enable transition from institutions to home- and community-based settings

  • Cost of home- and community-based services cannot exceed the cost of nursing facility services as determined by the division

  • Effective date is July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Division of Medicaid; apply for waivers to eliminate waiting period for certain services.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Medicaid2/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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