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MS HB234
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Directs the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to apply for federal waivers and expend appropriated funds to provide home- and community-based services to aged/disabled individuals, physically disabled persons, and those with traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
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Eliminates any waiting period for receiving home- and community-based services for qualifying individuals in these categories
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Allows services to help transition recipients from institutional care (such as nursing facilities) to home- and community-based settings
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Caps the cost of home- and community-based services at no more than the cost of nursing facility services, as determined by the Division of Medicaid
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Division of Medicaid; apply for waivers to eliminate waiting period for certain services.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026