The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.
Reeves Administration announces temporary Medicaid changes in response to coronavirus outbreak
March 19, 20202Read 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...
Mississippi Medicaid takes steps in response to outbreak
March 12, 2020Read moreIn response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid is restricting public access to regional offices, effective immediately. RO staff members are to maintain normal business hours...
SPA 20-0001 Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supply Reimbursement submitted to CMS
March 2, 2020Read moreState Plan Amendment (SPA) 20-0001 Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Medical Supply Reimbursement is being submitted to allow the Division of Medicaid to include a reimbursement methodology for certain...
