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MS HB1562
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dana Underwood McLean
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AI Summary
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Directs the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to apply for a federal Elderly or Disabled with Consumer Direction (EDCD) Waiver under Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act to cover consumer-directed personal care services for individuals in their homes
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Requires eligible individuals to demonstrate need in activities of daily living, medication reminders, medical needs, or health monitoring, and must have capability to hire, train, fire, and supervise their own care employees
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Allows family members or caregivers to serve as the employer on behalf of individuals unable to direct their own care or who are younger than 18 years old
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Mandates that all individuals receiving consumer-directed services work with a CD services facilitator who conducts initial home assessments, provides management training, and makes supervisory visits every 30 to 90 calendar days
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Medicaid; direct division to apply for waiver to provide for coverage of consumer-directed personal care services.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026