The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.
Pharmacy Permit Renewal Update
December 2, 20130Read 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 MS Medicaid program must...
Applying for Mississippi Medicaid Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
November 26, 2013Read moreInsurance Affordability Programs Effective Jan.1, 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates insurance affordability programs as a way to get health coverage at no cost or lower cost than...
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Changes to Move Segment of Children From CHIP to Medicaid
November 26, 2013Read 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...