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MS HB234
MS HB234Division of Medicaid; apply for waivers to eliminate waiting period for certain services.
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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 43-13-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Apply For Necessary Waivers And Expend Funds Appropriated As Necessary To Provide Home- And Community-based Services To Persons Who Are Aged/disabled, Physically Disabled Or Recipients With Traumatic Brain Injury/spinal Cord Injury, To Eliminate Any Waiting Period For Services; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to apply for necessary federal waivers and use appropriated funds to provide home- and community-based services to individuals who are aged or disabled, physically disabled, or have traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, with the goal of eliminating any waiting periods for these services and allowing individuals to transition from institutional care to home-based settings, ensuring that the cost of these services does not exceed the cost of nursing facility care.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0234.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0234IN.htm |
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