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MS HB107
MS HB107Medicaid; telehealth services provided by FQHCs, rural health clinics and community mental health centers reimbursed at same rate as face-to-face encounters.
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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 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Telehealth Services Provided By Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics And Community Mental Health Centers Are Considered To Be Billable At The Same Face-to-face Encounter Rate Used For All Other Medicaid Reimbursements To Those Centers Under The Prospective Payment System; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to ensure that telehealth services provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) are reimbursed by Medicaid at the same rate as in-person visits. This means that when these healthcare providers offer services remotely through telehealth, they will receive the same payment as if the patient were physically present. This change aims to promote the use of telehealth by these essential healthcare facilities, potentially expanding access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries, especially in underserved areas.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0107.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0107IN.htm |
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