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MS HB1378

MS HB1378
Medicaid; seek waiver for reimbursement for services to certain prison inmates.


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Introduced
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-85-5, 43-11-1, 43-11-13, 47-5-28, 47-7-4 And 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Various Provisions Related To Medicaid, Corrections, Certificates Of Need And A Special Care Facility For Paroled Inmates, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 43-13-117.6 Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Apply To The Federal Center For Medicaid Services (cms) For Necessary Waivers To Provide Federal Funding Under The Medicaid Program For Providing Reimbursement For Authorized Services To Prison Inmates Who Are 100% Medicaid Eligible In The Period Covering 30 Days Prior To Their Release On Parole; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to seek federal waivers to expand Medicaid coverage for certain prison inmates. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Division of Medicaid to apply to the federal Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) for waivers to provide Medicaid reimbursement for two distinct groups of inmates: (1) medically frail paroled inmates who qualify for nursing home-level care and are deemed not to be public safety risks, and (2) inmates who are 100% Medicaid eligible during the 30 days prior to their release on parole. The waivers would apply to inmates in local jails, regional correctional facilities, state correctional facilities, and private correctional facilities. The bill specifies that these programs would be separate within the Division of Medicaid and funded by appropriated or available monies, subject to CMS approval. The goal appears to be improving healthcare access and continuity for inmates transitioning back into the community, with a focus on those who are most medically vulnerable or close to release. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)

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