The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.
State Plan Amendment Public Notice
January 26, 20160Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule, effective January 4, 2016, amending 42 C.F.R. ยง 447.205, allowing the Division of Medicaid to publish public...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awards grant to improve maternal and infant health outcomes
January 11, 2016Read moreOn Sept. 10, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) was one of 13 states and one U.S. territory awarded a four-year grant to improve maternal and infant health outcomes...
Pharmacy permit renewal update
December 16, 2015Read moreThe Division of Medicaid (DOM) has been notified that the Board of Pharmacy is encountering delays processing bi-annual pharmacy permit renewals. Pharmacies enrolled in the Mississippi Medicaid program must...
Inpatient hospital services claims submission instructions
December 4, 2015Read moreEffective Dec. 1, 2015, inpatient hospital services have transitioned into our managed-care program, MississippiCAN. Providers and hospitals must check the eligibility status of each Mississippi Medicaid beneficiary on the...
Effective today, inpatient hospital services transitioned into managed care
December 1, 2015Read moreAfter months of preparation, planning, training and collaboration with related stakeholders, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) has transitioned inpatient hospital services into our managed-care program, MississippiCAN. As planned,...