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MS HB1562
MS HB1562Medicaid; direct division to apply for waiver to provide for coverage of consumer-directed personal care services.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Make Application For An Elderly Or Disabled With Consumer Direction Waiver To Allow The Division To Provide For Coverage Of Consumer-directed Personal Care Services That Are Appropriate And Medically Necessary To Maintain Individuals In Their Homes; To Specify The Criteria For Eligibility To Receive Those Services And The Criteria To Qualify As A Consumer-directed Employee; To Provide That Consumer-directed Employers And Employees Shall Be Responsible For Completing And Submitting Timesheets And Other Required Documentation; To Require That Individuals Receiving Consumer-directed Personal Care Services Must Receive Support From A Consumer-directed Services Facilitator, Who Will Assist The Individual Or His Or Her Family/caregiver As They Become Employers For Consumer-directed Services; To Specify The Functions Of The Services Facilitator And Require The Services Facilitator To Make A Home Visit To Conduct An Initial Assessment Before The Start Of Care For All Individuals Requesting Services; To Require The Services Facilitator To Make Supervisory Visits As Often As Needed To Ensure Both Quality And Appropriateness Of Services; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to apply for a federal waiver, specifically an "Elderly or Disabled with Consumer Direction Waiver" (EDCD Waiver), which would allow the state to cover personal care services that individuals can direct themselves. This means eligible individuals, who need help with daily activities or medical needs to stay in their homes, can hire, train, and manage their own caregivers. If an individual cannot manage their care directly, a family member or caregiver can act as the employer. Caregivers must have the necessary skills, and family members providing care will need to meet specific qualifications. Both employers and employees will be responsible for submitting timesheets and other required paperwork. To ensure quality and appropriateness of care, individuals receiving these services must work with a "Consumer-Directed Services Facilitator" who will provide support, training, and conduct initial assessments and regular supervisory visits. The Division of Medicaid will also need to create regulations to implement this new waiver program.
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/HB1562.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1562IN.htm |
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