Proposed Regulations

Part 5 Ch. 15 proposed amendments will clarify MDAH policies in regards to the Eudora Welty House &amp Garden event rental policy.

Part 5 Ch. 12 proposed amendments will clarify MDAH policies in regards to the Two Mississippi Museums event rental policy.

Part 5 Ch. 16 proposed amendments will clarify MDAH policies in regards to the William F. Winter Archives and History Building.

Part 5 Ch. 2 proposed amendments will clarify MDAH policies in regards to the Old Capitol Museum event rental policy.

Administrative Code 21-002 Therapy Services is being filed to 1) remove language requiring prior authorization for evaluations/re-evaluations, and 2) remove the language requiring the number of units/minutes per visit in the Plan of Care.

This administrative code is being filed to update and clarify the Division of Medicaid’s license verification requirements. This filing complies with 42 C.F.R. § 455.412 which requires that state agencies must have methods to ensure that a provider is properly licensed in the state, the provider’s license has not expired and there are no current limitations on the provider’s license.

This Administrative Code is being filed to correspond with MS State Plan Amendment (SPA) 20-0013 that updates vaccine coverage to include administration by pharmacists.

This Administrative Code is being filed to correspond with MS State Plan Amendment (SPA) 20-0013 that updates vaccine coverage to include administration by pharmacists.

This administrative code is being filed to update and clarify the Division of Medicaid’s license verification requirements. This filing complies with 42 C.F.R. § 455.412 which requires that state agencies must have methods to ensure that a provider is properly licensed in the state, the provider’s license has not expired and there are no current limitations on the provider’s license.

Administrative Code 21-002 Therapy Services is being filed to 1) remove language requiring prior authorization for evaluations/re-evaluations, and 2) remove the language requiring the number of units/minutes per visit in the Plan of Care.

Automated Redirection Notice Revision

Automated Redirection Notice Revision

Changes need to be made due to the passage of House Bill 1263.

) include provisions applicable to the issuance of a license to applicants who are members of the military, or married to or dependents of the military (Military Freedom Act)(SB2117; B) update commission office contact information and location; C) provide additional detail and update Public Record requirements; D) correct typographical errors in previous filings E) to comply with Fresh Start Act Section 73-77-1 et seq. MCA; and F) to provide for bond of Executive Director.

Changes need to be made due to the passage of House Bill 1263 and legislative changes in the MS Massage Therapy Act.

Include acceptance of ProTraining, LLC as an approved CPR/FA provider; update website address; add provisions to comply with Fresh Start Act of 2019; clarify fines and penalties; reapplication fee categories; continuing education sign-in sheet requirements; include provisions applicable to the issuance of a license to applicants who are members of the military, or married to or dependents of the military (Military Freedom Act)(SB2117) ; include rule modifications made by the Board under the Governor’s state of emergency; deleted rules that were identical to statute; and to correct typographical errors in previous Rules.

To suspend strict compliance with specific state statutes, State Board of Education policies, manuals, and process standards for the 2020 – 2021 school year following Governor Tate Reeves’ Proclamation of a State of Emergency as a result of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on school districts in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 33-15-31, 33-15-11(b)(9) and 33-15-11(c)(1)

The rules are being implemented to more clearly document and replace already existing requirements from Bulletins and Agency practice.

The rules are being implemented to more clearly document and replace already existing requirements from Bulletins and Agency practice.

This Administrative Code is being submitted to allow the Division of Medicaid (DOM) to allow for cost avoidance of prenatal claims in compliance with the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, add the process for providers to request an override of the third party liability edit and update language to reflect current practices, to correspond with SPA 20-0009 effective October 1, 2020.

MDHS - DCS is amending the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Policy Manual

MDHS - DCS is amending the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Policy Manual

This Administrative Code is being submitted to allow the Division of Medicaid (DOM) to allow for cost avoidance of prenatal claims in compliance with the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, add the process for providers to request an override of the third party liability edit and update language to reflect current practices, to correspond with SPA 20-0009 effective October 1, 2020.

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. Pursuant to the December 11th, 2020, Meeting of the Mississippi Board of Nursing Board of Directors, the Board voted to continue conducting informal and formal disciplinary proceedings virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board adopts the temporary rule herein in an effort to ensure public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Section 600 (Planning 600.31-600.57); Section 700 Construction Procedures (700.16-700.23)

Section 600 (Planning 60031-600.27); Section 700 Construction Procedures (700.16 - 700-12)

Administrative Rule to Establish the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Program; Establish Certification Requirements for Emergency Assessment Team Victim Advocates

Administrative Rule to Establish the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Program; Establish Certification Requirements for Emergency Assessment Team Victim Advocates

Amendment to Rule 4.2 to allow a claimant to file an electronic claim form under the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.

Amendment to Rule 4.2 to allow a claimant to file an electronic claim form under the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.

Issue guidance to credit availability business in accordance with the Mississippi Credit Availability Act.

Issue guidance to credit availability business in accordance with the Mississippi Credit Availability Act.

This Administrative Code filing adds verbiage requiring hospice providers to notify the Division of Medicaid within five (5) calendar days of a dual eligible beneficiary’s election and discharge date.

This Administrative Code filing adds verbiage requiring hospice providers to notify the Division of Medicaid within five (5) calendar days of a dual eligible beneficiary’s election and discharge date.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 74.21, State Board Policy 74, Chapter 74, Rule 74.21 – Education Scholarship Account (ESA).

Policies in this document provide a clear description of temporary operations needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. These additional policies are temporary and do not amend or replace any policy within the Child Care Payment Program Policy Manual.

Telemedicine rule is being amended to allow for a broader range of providers offering the service and to increase provider reimbursement due to pandemic.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 74.21, State Board Policy 74, Chapter 74, Rule 74.21 – Education Scholarship Account (ESA).

Paragraphs 102 and 103 were amended to clarify the circumstances in which a permittee may be held accountable for criminal, regulatory or non-regulatory employee misconduct and the result of such misconduct. Paragraph 104 explains that if a permittee or a permittee’s clerk, agent or employee is convicted of selling alcoholic beverages to a minor, the subject permit shall be suspended or revoked based on the schedule of disciplinary actions under Miss. Code Section 67-1-81(1)(b). Other minor changes were made.

The title of the regulation was amended to include the phrase, “Shipping of Wine from Wineries to Package Retailers for Sale”. New section 109 was added to clarify that a retailer would not be acting illegally by accepting wine from a winery.

Rule 2.9 is amended to allow for better operation during Covid Emergency

Paragraphs 102 and 103 were amended to clarify the circumstances in which a permittee may be held accountable for criminal, regulatory or non-regulatory employee misconduct and the result of such misconduct. Paragraph 104 explains that if a permittee or a permittee’s clerk, agent or employee is convicted of selling alcoholic beverages to a minor, the subject permit shall be suspended or revoked based on the schedule of disciplinary actions under Miss. Code Section 67-1-81(1)(b). Other minor changes were made.

The title of the regulation was amended to include the phrase, “Shipping of Wine from Wineries to Package Retailers for Sale”. New section 109 was added to clarify that a retailer would not be acting illegally by accepting wine from a winery.

MSBDE voted to repeal Regulation 29 and replace said rule with Regulation 30. Emergency Filing of Regulation 30.

This is a new administrative rule to comply with the Fresh Start Act of 2019.

This amendment changes terminology and conforms regulation to current agency practices.