Bill > HB1593

This bill amends Section 43-13-117 of the Mississippi Code to add neonatal circumcision procedures to the list of medical services covered under Medicaid. Specifically, the bill inserts a new paragraph (61) to the existing Medicaid services section, which will require the state's Medicaid program to provide coverage for circumcision procedures performed on newborns. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, meaning that starting on that date, Mississippi Medicaid will be required to cover the cost of neonatal circumcision. This change ensures that families who are Medicaid recipients will not have to pay out-of-pocket for this medical procedure for their newborn male infants, potentially increasing access to a procedure that some medical organizations recommend for potential health benefits.

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