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MS SB2395

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Juan Barnett

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Applies the Medicaid reimbursement rate limitation to all medical care services including durable and nondurable goods, prescription drugs, and medications.

  • 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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