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Miss. Code Ann. § 41-140-1 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as provided in this section:(a) “Certified community health worker” means an individual who has been certified as a community health worker by the department in accordance with this chapter;(b) “Core competencies” …
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-140-3 Responsibilities of State Department of Health and Division of Medicaid
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(1) By January 1, 2026, the State Department of Health:(a) Shall implement and manage a community health worker certification program for Mississippi; and(b) Collaborate with the Division of Medicaid to seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a state…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-140-5 Certification required; recertification
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(1) From and after January 1, 2026, no person shall represent himself or herself as a community health worker unless he or she is certified as such in accordance with the requirements of the department. (2) To be eligible for community health worker certification, an individual m…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-140-7 Rules and regulations; training programs; continuing education
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(a) The department shall:(a) Promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of § 41-140-5, including establishing:(i) The core competencies of community health workers;(ii) The community health worker certification application and renewal process, including training, ment…