SB 2268 — Medicaid; authorize reimbursement for services provided by a licensed freestanding psychiatric hospital.

SB2268 (As SentPassed tothe Governor)Senate) - 2019 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:

Senator(s) Wiggins,Wiggins Jackson (11th), Jordan, Jackson (32nd) Senate Bill 2268 (As SentPassed tothe Governor)Senate) AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID TO SEEK NECESSARY FEDERAL WAIVERS TO CONTINUE TO REIMBURSE FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES PROVIDEDFOR TOPATIENTS FORMERLY ELIGIBLE MEDICAIDFOR BENEFICIARIESSERVICES BYAT AAN INPATIENT LICENSED FREESTANDINGACUTE PSYCHIATRICCARE HOSPITAL;FACILITY LOCATED ON THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST;

TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO SEEK ANY NECESSARY WAIVERS, MAKE ANY REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO ITS STATE PLAN, OR REVISE ANY MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS SECTION;

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