Bill
Bill > HB835
MS HB835
MS HB835CON; require issuance of to establish home health agency or agencies in Copiah and Stone Counties.
summary
Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
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 Direct The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Or Certificates Of Need To A Post-acute Care In-home Health Provider Who Is A Cms Guide Model Participant Offering An In-home Continuum Of Care Model For The Establishment Of A Home Health Agency Or Agencies In Copiah County And In Stone County; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to direct the State Department of Health to issue a Certificate of Need (CON), which is a permit required for certain healthcare facility projects, to a specific type of home health provider. This provider must be a participant in the CMS GUIDE Model, which refers to a program designed to improve care coordination and patient outcomes, and must offer an "in-home continuum of care model." This model likely encompasses a range of home-based health services. The bill specifically allows for the establishment of a home health agency or agencies in Copiah County and Stone County under these conditions. The CON process generally ensures that new healthcare facilities or services are needed and will not negatively impact existing ones.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0835.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0835IN.htm |
Loading...