The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.
Pharmacy billing procedures during officially declared states of emergency
August 16, 20160Read moreDuring states of officially declared emergencies, pharmacy providers should bill POS claims as follows: Enter a value of ’13-Payor Recognized Emergency’ in NCPDP Field ‘420-DK’ when it is necessary...
DOM medical director helps to address provider concerns
August 12, 2016Read moreCommunicating with Medicaid providers and fixing problems: Those are the key functions Dr. Tami Brooks performs on a weekly basis, one year into her role as medical director for...
Medical service costs, enrollment drive DOM’s budget
August 10, 2016Read moreThe ink has dried on the Division of Medicaid’s (DOM) budget bill for fiscal year (FY) 2017. We asked the Legislature for $1.03 billion in our budget proposal and...
Public Notice for SPA 16-0019 Hospital Reimbursement of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
August 5, 2016Read morePursuant to 42 C.F.R. Section 447.205, public notice is hereby given to the submission of a Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA). The Division of Medicaid, in the Office of...
Pharmacy Provider Information regarding the Zika Virus
August 1, 2016Read moreInsect Repellents Covered Via Pharmacy POS Claims June 1, 2016 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an Informational Bulletin informing Medicaid Agencies how Medicaid services can...