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MS HB226
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 43-13-117 of Mississippi Code to require telehealth services provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) be reimbursed at the same face-to-face encounter rate under the prospective payment system
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Establishes that FQHCs, RHCs, and CMHCs can serve as both originating and distant site providers for telehealth reimbursement purposes
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Applies the applicable Medicaid fee for both distant site and originating site telehealth services when appropriately provided by the same organization
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Effective July 1, 2025
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
2/4/2025