Proposed Regulations

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing to remove the social security card requirement language for the National Interest Waiver application process.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning would like to amend the Mississippi Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Guidelines regulations to increase the fee to from $1,500 to $2,000. The fees help cover the administrative cost and subsequent services associated with reviewing and processing J-1 Visa applications, providing technical assistance and requesting a J-1 Visa support letter. This amendment would also include combining the site predetermination application and the physician application for the ARC program to expedite the review process.

Revision of the face-to-face quarterly review requirements to allow for video conferencing as an option.

Revision of the face-to-face quarterly review requirements to allow for video conferencing as an option.

Lifting of the permanent prohibition against practicing in pain if the licensee has previous discipline related to prescribing controlled substances and to allow CME to be obtained via video conferencing.

Revision of the definitions and other sections regarding telemedicine to clarify certain terms common to the telemedicine industry and for other purposes.

Revision of the face-to-face quarterly review requirements to allow for video conferencing as an option.

Revision of the face-to-face quarterly review requirements to allow for video conferencing as an option.

Lifting of the permanent prohibition against practicing in pain if the licensee has previous discipline related to prescribing controlled substances and to allow CME to be obtained via video conferencing.

Modification of blood lead levels from 5 µg/dL to 3.5 µg/dL to Reportable Diseases to align with CDC guidance.

Modification of blood lead levels from 5 µg/dL to 3.5 µg/dL to Reportable Diseases to align with CDC guidance.

Revision of the definitions and other sections regarding telemedicine to clarify certain terms common to the telemedicine industry and for other purposes.

Revision of the definitions and other sections regarding telemedicine to clarify certain terms common to the telemedicine industry and for other purposes. Filed for immediate effect due to expiring COVID-19 declarations.

Revision of the face-to-face quarterly review requirements to allow for video conferencing as an option.

Revision of the face-to-face quarterly review requirements to allow for video conferencing as an option.

Modify language to reflect National EMS Education Standards, paperless certification processing.

Modify language to reflect National EMS Education Standards, paperless certification processing.

To align the state regulations with the national poison control standards.

To mitigate waiting time for EMS resources at Mississippi licensed hospitals

To mitigate waiting time for EMS resources at Mississippi licensed hospitals

To align the state regulations with the national poison control standards.

This filing is to update the Mississippi State Health Plan for FY 2022 and implement a second edition. Updates include substantive changes to Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

This filing is to update the Mississippi State Health Plan for FY 2022 and implement a second edition. Updates include substantive changes to Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

1. The amendments bring the Child Care Regulations into compliance with Federal requirements regarding criminal history records checks for all employees of a child care facility. 2. Requires child care providers to enter the daily rate for services into the child care database. 3. Requires child care providers to enter demographic data regarding employees into the child care database. 4. Requires the child care provider to maintain immunization compliance documentation on volunteers working in the child care facility for less than 120 hours a year.

1. The amendments bring the Child Care Regulations into compliance with Federal requirements regarding criminal history records checks for all employees of a child care facility. 2. Requires child care providers to enter the daily rate for services into the child care database. 3. Requires child care providers to enter demographic data regarding employees into the child care database. 4. Requires the child care provider to maintain immunization compliance documentation on volunteers working in the child care facility for less than 120 hours a year.

1. The amendments bring the Child Care Regulations into compliance with Federal requirements regarding criminal history records checks for all employees of a child care facility. 2. Requires child care providers to enter the daily rate for services into the child care database. 3. Requires child care providers to enter demographic data regarding employees into the child care database. 4. Requires the child care provider to maintain immunization compliance documentation on volunteers working in the child care facility for less than 120 hours a year.

1. The amendments bring the Child Care Regulations into compliance with Federal requirements regarding criminal history records checks for all employees of a child care facility. 2. Requires child care providers to enter the daily rate for services into the child care database. 3. Requires child care providers to enter demographic data regarding employees into the child care database. 4. Requires the child care provider to maintain immunization compliance documentation on volunteers working in the child care facility for less than 120 hours a year.

This is an amendment to our FFY-2021 Intended Use Plan which shows proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; information is based on the anticipated funding from EPA 2021 State Revolving Fund Appropriation.

This is an amendment to our FFY-2021 Intended Use Plan which shows proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; information is based on the anticipated funding from EPA 2021 State Revolving Fund Appropriation.

This is an amendment to our FFY-2021 Intended Use Plan which shows proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; information is based on the anticipated funding from EPA 2021 State Revolving Fund Appropriation.

This submission is to withdraw Proposed Action, system number 25824, filed 8/23/2021. Additional updates to the Intended Use Plan are necessary.

This submission is to withdraw temporary rule, system number 25823, filed 8/23/2021. Additional updates to the Intended Use Plan are necessary.

This is an amendment to our FFY-2021 Intended Use Plan which shows proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; information is based on the anticipated funding from EPA 2021 State Revolving Fund Appropriation.

This is an amendment to our FFY-2021 Intended Use Plan which shows proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; information is based on the anticipated funding from EPA 2021 State Revolving Fund Appropriation.

Temporary Rule Part 2826 establishes the framework and processes for implementation of a confidential and non-disciplinary program for eligible nurse applicants designed to promote early identification of substance use/abuse; removal from nursing practice and entry into treatment; and for monitoring of compliance upon re-entry into nursing practice.

The Mississippi Board of Nursing identifies Monitored Practice Hours as overly-restrictive of the APRN’s practice.

The Honorable Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves, issued a Proclamation on March 14, 2020, declaring that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Mississippi as a result o f the outbreak of COVID-19. The Board adopts the temporary rule herein in an effort to ensure public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

This filing is to update the Mississippi State Health Plan for FY 2022. Updates include formatting changes and data updates.

This filing is to update the Mississippi State Health Plan for FY 2020. Updates include formatting changes and data updates.

The Mississippi Board of Nursing identifies Monitored Practice Hours as overly-restrictive of the APRN’s practice.

Temporary Rule Part 2826 establishes the framework and processes for implementation of a confidential and non-disciplinary program for eligible nurse applicants designed to promote early identification of substance use/abuse; removal from nursing practice and entry into treatment; and for monitoring of compliance upon re-entry into nursing practice.

The Honorable Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves, issued a Proclamation on March 14, 2020, declaring that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Mississippi as a result o f the outbreak of COVID-19. The Board adopts the temporary rule herein in an effort to ensure public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The addition of this new rule (Rule 10.4.6) is necessary to comply with the new Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act of 2021. Relabeling of Rule 10.4.6 to Rule 10.4.7)

The addition of this new rule (Rule 2.4.8) is necessary to comply with the new Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act of 2021. Relabeling of Rule 2.4.8 to Rule 2.4.9

The addition of this new rule (Rule 6.4.6) is necessary to comply with the new Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act of 2021. Relabeling of Rule 6.4.6 to Rule 6.4.7.

Amend Rule 8.1.3 to add a definition. Add new Rule 8.1.4 Requirements to Perform Dry Needling. Relabel Rule 8.1.4 Publication to Rule 8.1.5 Publication. Add new rule 8.4.7 to comply with the new Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act of 2021. Relabel Rule 8.4.7 Abandonment to Rule 8.4.8 Abandonment.

Amend Rule 8.1.3 to add a definition. Add new Rule 8.1.4 Requirements to Perform Dry Needling. Relabel Rule 8.1.4 Publication to Rule 8.1.5 Publication. Add new rule 8.4.7 to comply with the new Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act of 2021. Relabel Rule 8.4.7 Abandonment to Rule 8.4.8 Abandonment.