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This bill amends Mississippi law to allow a nonprofit company based in Jefferson County to obtain a Certificate of Need (CON) to provide home health services in Adams, Amite, Franklin, Jefferson, and Wilkinson Counties, provided they apply within 90 days of the act's effective date. A CON is a permit required by the State Department of Health (MSDH) for certain healthcare facilities and services to ensure they meet a demonstrated need in the community and are financially viable. This provision specifically addresses a situation where the company previously held a CON before a moratorium was enacted, and it waives certain requirements, such as demonstrating substantial compliance with the State Health Plan and undergoing a formal CON hearing process, for this specific application. The bill also includes a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0711.xml