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MS HB296
MS HB296Hospice licensure; extend moratorium on and authorize issuance of 2 pediatric palliative care licenses.
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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-85-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE UP TO TWO NEW PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE HOSPICE LICENSES DURING A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME; TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE NEW HOSPICE LICENSES BE ISSUED TO AN APPLICANT THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE SECOND UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF THE REPEALER ON THE MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF NEW HOSPICE LICENSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill extends the moratorium on the issuance of new hospice licenses by the Mississippi Department of Health until July 1, 2027. However, it authorizes the department to issue up to two new pediatric palliative care hospice licenses during the period from the effective date of the bill through July 1, 2021. At least one of these new licenses must be issued to an applicant located within the Second United States Congressional District. The bill also allows the department to process applications for new hospice licenses filed during the period from March 27, 2017, through July 1, 2017, and issue up to five new licenses if the applicant can show good cause, such as the capability to provide unique or otherwise unavailable services to patients under 18 years of age.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/02/2021)
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