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MS HB623

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows providers in managed care organizations who have begun the credentialing process and have not been previously denied to have their work signed off by a direct on-site supervisor while awaiting credentialing decisions, enabling reimbursement for that work
  • Prohibits the Division of Medicaid from suspending reimbursement payments to providers during the appeals process after a hearing determines a Medicaid law violation
  • Exception to the payment suspension prohibition applies if the provider has previously been convicted of fraud in connection with the Medicaid program
  • Amends Mississippi Code Sections 43-13-117 and 43-13-121 regarding managed care provider credentialing and appeal procedures

Legislative Description

Medicaid; revise certain provisions regarding managed care providers and payments during appeals.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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