Mississippi Administrative Code

A. The rules and regulations pertaining to marriage and family therapists include all items in Parts 1901 and 1903 of these rules and regulations. B. The Board may revise the rules and regulations from time to time as the Board deems necessary. C. Once new or revised rules and re…

As used in these Rules and Regulations and in the Mississippi Marriage and Family Therapy Act of 1997, the following words and terms shall have the meaning ascribed herein below: A. "Act" is the Mississippi Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Act of 1997, Title 73, Chapter 54 o…

Types of Licenses 1. Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) is the license granted to an individual who has met and maintained all the qualifications necessary for licensure to practice independently and the renewal of the license. 2. Licensed marriage and family therapy a…

A. Prerequisite to Performance of Services as a Marriage and Family Therapists All individuals not exempt from licensure are prohibited from performing services for which licensure is required by the State of Mississippi Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Act of 1997, Title 73…

A. Making the Application for Licensure 1. The current rules and regulations regarding licensure, as well as all application forms, are available online at the Board website, http://www.swmft.ms.gov/swmft. The applicant may also request an official application packet for licensur…

A. Active or in Good Standing: Is the status held by a licensee who has complied, and is in compliance, with all of the licensure and licensure renewal requirements of the Board and has no disciplinary actions against the license or licensee. Licensees on active status and in goo…

A. Titles and Abbreviations Persons licensed to practice marriage and family therapy in Mississippi may use the title "Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist" and they may use the letters LMFT as a professional identification following their name as it appears on the license. Per…

A. Purpose The purpose of this section is to establish the continuing education requirements for licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT). The LMFT license must be renewed biennially. Licensed marriage and family therapy associates (LMFTA) are not required to participate in…

A. Expiration Date: All licenses expire on September 30 of the second year of the initial license and all future two (2) year renewal terms. All licenses not renewed on or before September 30 of the appropriate year will lapse. The Board will not assume responsibility for late re…

A. General Requirements for Reinstatement 1. All conditions related to the suspension, revocation, disciplinary action, or order or directive of the Board must have been completed or met to the Board's satisfaction. 2. None of the prohibited acts exist as are described in Section…

The Board receives no financial appropriation from the State to underwrite the costs of providing the licensure services. The Board is very sensitive to controlling costs, but fees and administrative costs are necessary for licensure to exist. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1903-5.1 Mis…

The Fee Schedule A. Application to Take AMFTRB Examination in Marital and Family Therapy fee....................$ 25.00 B. Application fee for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, non-refundable ....................... $ 100.00 C. LMFTA Application fee............... $ 2…

A. Fees and administrative costs are payable by cashier's check, money order, or credit cards accepted by the Board. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Board of Examiners for SW/MFT. All fees and costs are non non-refundable B. The Board will not issue or renew…

Since all licenses have an expiration date of September 30, the initial license period may be less than two (2) full years, depending on the date the application was approved by the Board. The first year's portion of the initial two (2) year fee may be prorated and billed in the …

These Rules and Regulations are enacted pursuant to Mississippi Code Ann. 73-6-5, 1972. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-01-100 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-1-5(1972)

All meetings of the Board shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order except for disciplinary enforcement hearings. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-01-101 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-1-5(1972)

All persons wishing to apply for licensure shall obtain an application form from the executive secretary of this Board. The application must be completed by the applicant and notarized and filed with the executive secretary of the Board at least twenty (20) days before the examin…

An application for licensure must be accompanied by: 1. 2x2 inch shoulder type photograph of applicant taken within the immediate year before application. 2. Transcript certified by registrar of an accredited college which must prove the successful completion of the equivalent of…

Reciprocity privileges for a chiropractor from another state shall be granted at the board's option on an individual basis and by a majority vote of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Applicant must: 1. be an adult of good moral character; 2. be a currently active compete…

All hearings as to discipline and other matters shall be in accord with applicable due process. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-06-100 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-19(1972)

All applicants and licensees shall have the right to counsel at their own expense. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-06-102 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-19(1972)

The Board shall notify the accused that a complaint has been received and that a disciplinary hearing will be held. The accused shall be notified at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the disciplinary hearing. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-06-103 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-19…

Notice shall be considered to have been given if the notice was successfully mailed "certified, return receipt requested" to the last known address as listed with the Board, or otherwise served. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-06-104 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-19(1972)

The notice shall inform the accused of the facts which are the basis of the complaint and which are specific enough to enable the accused to defend against the complainant. The notice of the complaint shall also inform the accused of the following: 1. The time, date, and the loca…

The disciplinary hearing shall be before the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and shall be presided over by the Chair, or designee of the Board. Following the disciplinary hearing, the Board shall, in writing, notify the accused as to what sanction(s), if any, shall be imposed and…

All final orders issued by the Board shall be reflected in the Board minutes. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-06-107 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-19(1972)

All proceedings pursuant to this section are matters of public record and shall be preserved pursuant to state law. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-06-108 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-19(1972)

For additional information see Section 73-6-19, Mississippi Code Ann. (1972) as amended. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-06-109 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-19(1972)

Disciplinary Appeal 1. An individual may appeal the decision of the Board to the circuit court of his county of residence or the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi. 2. Either party may have the right to appeal to the Supreme Court provided b…

The members of the chiropractic profession, licensed or unlicensed, are hereby prohibited from using or engaging in advertising or promising any free services or free examination where such advertising or promise is false, misleading, or deceptive. Mississippi Code Ann. Section 7…

Under Mississippi Code Ann. Section 73-6-19(1) (L)(Supp. 1989) the waiver of deductibles or co-payments and the acceptance of the patient's insurance benefits as payment in full for treatment or services are lawful acts in the State of Mississippi, as long as the patient's insura…

While Mississippi law authorizes Chiropractors to recommend, dispense or sell vitamins or food supplements, any such recommendation, dispensing or selling must take place within the content of the professional and ethical practice of chiropractic. All such recommendations, dispen…

Chiropractic Radiological Technologist must be certified every two (2) years (biennially) as having paid the required certification fee, having completed the required continuing education and having met all other requirements for certification. 1. Fee of certification and biennia…

Chiropractic assistants are defined as anyone with access to patient records or that participate in direct patient care under direct supervision of the chiropractor shall comply with the following: 1. Educational qualification. High school diploma or GED certificate. (Exceptions …

Chiropractic practitioner who has reached the age of 75 and no longer treats patients for remuneration. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-11-100 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-17(1972)

For the purposes of Section 73-6-34 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, the terms set forth and defined below, shall mean the following: Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-12-100 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-34(1972)

Third Party Entities. A person, company or organization, other than the health care provider or patient, having no vested interest in the matter they are requested to review. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-12-101 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-34(1972)

Claim or Insurance Claim. A written or electronic request for payment of benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions of a written contract or policy to provide guarantee, reimbursement or indemnification for those certain specified services. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-…

Insurance Company. A person, corporate entity, organization or association or any type, whether, domestic or foreign, providing health care benefits of any type, pursuant to a contract or policy. This includes fraternal benefit societies and health maintenance organizations. Note…

Adverse Action. Denial, disallowance or only partial payment of any expected benefit contemplated pursuant to an insurance contract or policy. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-12-104 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-34(1972)

Services Rendered. Any and all forms of chiropractic care rendered to a patient by a duly licensed chiropractor, or under the supervision of a duly licensed chiropractor. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-12-105 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-34(1972)

Evaluation. A desk review of pertinent documents, charts, tests and related diagnostics, to determine necessity of chiropractic services and care recommended or rendered to a patient in accordance with the recognized standard of care in the chiropractic community. Notes 30 Miss. …

Health Care Services. Any and all forms of chiropractic care rendered or available to a patient. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-12-107 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-34(1972)

Course of Study. A classroom seminar of educational instruction presented or sponsored by a chiropractic college accredited by the Council of Chiropractic Education and approved by the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-12-108 Miss. Co…

Hours of Study. Unduplicated sixty (60) minute units of classroom instruction, provided or sponsored by a Chiropractic College accredited by the Council of Chiropractic Education, and approved by the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-…

Hours of Continuing Education. Unduplicated sixty (60) minute units of classroom post-graduate educational instruction, of an ongoing nature, provided or sponsored by a Council of Chiropractic Education (CCE) accredited school of chiropractic and approved by the Mississippi State…

Active Claim Reviews. Those qualifying under subsection "C" of Section 73-6-34 must show proof of actively doing at least ten (10) claims reviews prior to July 1, 1994. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2001-12-111 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-34(1972)