The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.
Billing notice regarding newborn babies of mother in MississippiCAN
September 30, 20140Read moreIt has come to the attention of the Division of Medicaid that prescription billing issues exist for newborn babies of mothers enrolled in MississippiCAN plans. The process is as follows: Pharmacy...
Beneficiary access issues regarding Doxycycline
September 24, 2014Read moreIt has come to our attention that beneficiaries are experiencing difficulties getting prescriptions for doxycycline filled. Drug shortages and availability issues have created significant price increases for the hyclate...
Provider Reminder: All prescribers must be enrolled with Medicaid
September 17, 2014Read moreEffective January 1, 2014, in accordance with Federal Regulations at 42 CFR Subpart E, the Division of Medicaid (DOM) requires that all ordering and referring physicians or other professionals...
1915(c) Waivers and 1915(i) State Plan Transition Plans for Home and Community-Based Settings
September 17, 2014Read more1915(c) Waivers and 1915(i) State Plan Transition Plans for Home and Community-Based Settings 30 Day Comment Period: September 17 – October 17, 2014 Background On January 16, 2014, CMS...
Mississippi Division of Medicaid Case Mix RUG-IV and Time-Weighted training and updates
September 12, 2014Read moreThis seminar is being provided by Myers and Stauffer LC in cooperation with the Division of Medicaid to Mississippi nursing facilities. Locations and Dates Jackson – October 27 Hilton 1001...
