The proposed amendment updates the Home Health fee schedules.

This plan amendment will update the state-owned governmental Medicaid nursing facility rates based upon the most recent cost report information available and updated trend factor.

The SPA authorizes an additional class of disproportionate share hospital payments to facilities treating a high number of COVID-19 patients. 

To remove information related to a "Reasonable Eligibility Period" eligibility pilot that the state implemented from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. SPA 21-0022 will remove the pilot information from the Medicaid State Plan.

This SPA provides reimbursement methodology for rapid whole genome sequencing testing provided in the inpatient hospital setting.

Update the Managed Care Procurement Methods available to the Mississippi Division of Medicaid for procurement of Managed Care organizations.

Administers changes to transportation services to permit emergency transportation to alternative facilities.