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MS HB96
MS HB96CON; provide for exception to home health agency moratorium for certain hospice licensees.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Moratorium On The Issuance Of Certificates Of Need For Home Health Agencies To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Issue Up To Five Certificates Of Need To The Recipients Of The Five New Hospice Licenses Issued Under Section 41-85-7(3); And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to create an exception to the moratorium on issuing Certificates of Need (CONs) for home health agencies. Specifically, it allows the State Department of Health to issue up to five CONs to entities that have recently received new hospice licenses. A Certificate of Need is a regulatory approval required in many states before a healthcare provider can offer certain services, build new facilities, or make significant changes to existing ones, intended to ensure that healthcare resources are used efficiently and meet community needs. Hospice licenses are permits for organizations to provide end-of-life care. This change aims to enable these new hospice licensees to also offer home health services, potentially expanding access to care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0096.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0096IN.htm |
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