The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.
Appendix K: Emergency Preparedness and Response submitted to CMS
March 24, 20200Read moreThe Division of Medicaid has submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Appendix K: Emergency Preparedness and Response in response to the COVID-19 outbreak for the...
Public Notice for SPA 20-0010 Telehealth Emergency Waiver
March 19, 2020Read morePursuant to 42 C.F.R. Section 447.205, public notice is hereby given for the submission of a Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 20-0010 Telehealth Emergency Waiver. This SPA will assist beneficiaries...
Reeves Administration announces temporary Medicaid changes in response to coronavirus outbreak
March 19, 2020Read moreTelehealth Services Extended, 1135 Waiver Requested In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) will expand its coverage of telehealth services throughout the state in...
Mississippi Medicaid to delay hearings amid COVID-19 response
March 17, 2020Read moreDue to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and the state’s efforts in responding the public health emergency, the Division of Medicaid (DOM) is pursuing waiver authority from CMS...
Medicaid guidance on billing for COVID-19 diagnostic tests
March 16, 2020Read moreThe Mississippi Division of Medicaid is working to add new procedure codes that can be used by providers and laboratories to bill for certain Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnostic...
