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MS HB737

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Missy Warren McGee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Medicaid providers who receive incorrect payments (not resulting from fraud or abuse) may repay through an installment plan if unable to pay immediately or if immediate repayment would cause substantial financial hardship
  • Full repayment must be completed within 12 months of notification by the Division of Medicaid, or a longer period if permitted under federal law or regulation
  • The installment repayment plan terms are negotiated between the provider and the Division of Medicaid
  • This amendment applies only to overpayments not caused by provider fraud or abuse; fraudulent payments remain subject to immediate recovery and penalties

Legislative Description

Medicaid; division shall allow provider to repay incorrect payments made to provider under an installment repayment plan.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/19/2026
Medicaid1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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