Mississippi State Register

This Administrative Code is being filed to remove all outdated references to families, children and CHIP (FCC) programs to modified adjusted gross income (MAGI); to update all regulatory citations, and to remove all examples. Also, to move Rules 7.10-7.13 to Part 306.

This Administrative Code filing 1) includes the MS Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) which is responsible for the former duties of the MS Department of Human Services and updates MDCPS’s duties, 2) condensed the rights of applicants and beneficiaries with the emphasis placed on HIPAA requirements, 3) includes language for agency-wide privacy and security training, and 4) moved language from Chapters 4 and 5 to Part 300.

This Administrative Code (1) revises the timeframe providers can submit a claim for services rendered during a period of retroactive eligibility, and (2) addresses the timeframe providers must obtain authorization for services rendered during a period of retroactive eligibility.

This Admin. Code filing adds verbiage regarding beneficiary signature requirements for prescription drug delivery during a national or statewide emergency.

This Administrative Code (1) revises the timeframe providers can submit a claim for services rendered during a period of retroactive eligibility, and (2) addresses the timeframe providers must obtain authorization for services rendered during a period of retroactive eligibility.

This proposed Admin. Code filing adds verbiage regarding beneficiary signature requirements for prescription drug delivery during a national or statewide emergency.

This Administrative Code filing is being submitted to withdraw the proposed rule APA 24857 effective immediately.

This Administrative Code is being filed to add guidance on what constitutes a change of ownership and requires providers to give DOM notice of changes of ownership and management control changes within thirty-five (35) days of change.

Due to COVID-19, removal of requirement for signature of supervisor on documentation of all services provided by provisionally credentialed mental healthcare professionals in a community mental health center setting; removal of IQ requirement for MYPAC eligibility. Removing Day Support Services as this is no longer a reimbursable service.

This proposed Admin. Code filing adds verbiage regarding beneficiary signature requirements for DME and/or medical supplies delivery during a national or statewide emergency.

This proposed Admin. Code filing adds verbiage regarding beneficiary signature requirements for prescription drug delivery during a national or statewide emergency.

This proposed Admin. Code (1) introduces a new rule (1.7) to allow for enhanced usage of telehealth services during an emergency, (2) includes language clarifying definitions and reimbursement methods, and (3) provides updated guidance regarding eligible distant sites.

Technical correction removing the Medicare certification requirement.

This Administrative Code final file adds language regarding when physician verbal orders must be signed in a nursing facility.

This Administrative Code is being filed to add a new rule and language defining the proper usage of physician verbal orders.

Technical correction removing the Medicare certification requirement.

Due to COVID-19, the Division of Medicaid is delaying the effectiveness of Title 23: Medicaid, Part 223, Chapter 4 and5, Rules 4.1-4.7, 4.9, 5.1-5.7, 5.9 which was filed as final on March 26, 2020, system number 24809. The new effective date is July 1, 2020.

Due to COVID-19, the Division of Medicaid is delaying the effectiveness of Title 23: Medicaid, Part 223, Chapter 4 and5, Rules 4.1-4.7, 4.9, 5.1-5.7, 5.9 to which was filed as final on February 26, 2020, system number 24765. The new effective date is June 1, 2020.

This Administrative Code is being filed to include language allowing the Division of Medicaid to disenroll out-of-state providers that do not bill the Division of Medicaid within a three (3) year period, except for certain providers as determined by Division of Medicaid. This Administrative Code is being filed to add language requiring providers to verify with the NET Broker that non-emergency transportation is used for Medicaid covered services only.

This final file includes the following revisions: (1) requires a PDN proposal packet for new providers, (2) replaces the “initial evaluation visit” with a “home evaluation”, (3) removes the monthly RN supervisory visit requirement, (4) revises the LPN supervisory visit from every other week to monthly, (5) requires monthly telephone contacts, and (6) revises the rate for CNA services to $17.26/hour with an estimated economic impact of $4,257,324.94 in savings.