The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Changes to Move Segment of Children From CHIP to Medicaid
November 26, 20130Read moreUnder federal law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) implements mandatory changes regarding eligibility guidelines for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid. Effective Jan. 1,...
Provider Notice: Zoster Vaccine coverage in POS
October 30, 2013Read moreEffective Dec. 1, 2013: Addition of Zoster vaccine administered in the Pharmacy Venue to Medicaid fee for service (FFS) beneficiaries Effective Dec. 1, 2013, in the MS Medicaid Pharmacy...
Fall 2013 Provider Program Notice
October 13, 2013Read morePharmacy Permit Renewal – Expiration Dec. 31, 2013 MS Medicaid requires that providers be in good standing with their regulatory authorities. Pharmacists are required to update their provider information...
FDA dose reduction of acetaminophen in prescription drugs, Jan. 1, 2014
October 13, 2013Read moreFor several years, the FDA has been actively involved regarding drug safety for both legend and over the counter drugs. Now, the FDA is taking steps to reduce the...
Beneficiary Access issues: Doxycycline
July 11, 2013Read moreBeneficiary Access issues: Doxycycline It has come to our attention that beneficiaries are experiencing difficulties getting prescriptions for doxycycline filled. Drug shortages and availability issues have created significant price...
