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MS SB2395
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 47-5-901 of the Mississippi Code to require all medical care service providers submit claims for inmate services at the applicable Mississippi Medicaid reimbursement rate.
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Clarifies that medical providers cannot bill counties or the Department of Corrections for amounts exceeding the Mississippi Medicaid reimbursement rate for services provided to incarcerated persons.
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Applies the Medicaid reimbursement rate limitation to all medical care services including durable and nondurable goods, prescription drugs, and medications.
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Takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Reimbursement of medical expenses provided to inmates; claims shall be submitted in amount equal to Medicaid reimbursement rate.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Corrections1/20/2025
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