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This bill revises the calculation of Medicaid reimbursement for durable medical equipment (DME) in Mississippi. Specifically, the bill modifies how the state will determine payment for newly purchased DME by establishing a statewide uniform fee schedule. Under the new provision, payment for new DME will be the lesser of the provider's usual and customary charge or a fee calculated using 100% of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Rural Fee Schedule in effect on January 1 of each year. This fee schedule will be updated annually on January 1 and will be effective for services provided on or after that date. The change aims to provide a consistent and transparent method for reimbursing DME providers under the Medicaid program, ensuring that payments are aligned with Medicare's rural fee schedule rates. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving providers and the state time to prepare for the new reimbursement methodology.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0503.xml