The latest news items from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and notices for providers and beneficiaries are posted below.
Public Notice for MS SPA 23-0029 Hospital Upper Payment Limit (UPL)
September 29, 20230Read morePursuant to 42 C.F.R. Section 447.205, public notice is hereby given for the submission of a Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 23-0029 Hospital Upper Payment Limit (UPL). The Division...
MS SPA 23-0028 Hemophilia Coverage submitted to CMS
September 27, 2023Read moreState Plan Amendment (SPA) 23-0028 is being submitted to allow the Division of Medicaid (DOM) to include beneficiaries diagnosed with hemophilia in the MississippiCAN program, effective July 1, 2023....
Governor Reeves proposes nearly $700 million in additional hospital funding through Medicaid
September 22, 2023Read moreThis week Governor Tate Reeves announced two hospital payment initiatives that could generate almost $700 million annually in additional Medicaid funds for Mississippi hospitals. The first initiative, an amendment...
MS SPA 23-0021 Community Mental Health Services Rate Update
September 20, 2023Read moreState Plan Amendment (SPA) 23-0021 is being submitted to allow the Division of Medicaid (DOM) to increase the reimbursement rates for certain mental health services by 15.8% with half...
MS SPA 23-0024 Tobacco Cessation submitted to CMS
September 20, 2023Read moreState Plan Amendment (SPA) 23-0024 is being submitted to allow the Division of Medicaid (DOM) to add coverage for up to twelve (12) tobacco cessation counseling sessions per year,...