Mississippi HB1185 seeks a federal waiver for Medicaid to cover an additional pair of eyeglasses for beneficiaries aged 21 and older within a.
Mississippi HB1185 directs the Division of Medicaid to apply for a federal waiver to allow coverage for an additional pair of eyeglasses within a five-year period for beneficiaries aged 21 and older whose refraction has changed. The eyeglasses must be prescribed by a physician skilled in diseases of the eye or an optometrist. The bill aims to ensure that beneficiaries receive necessary vision care adjustments within a specified timeframe. This waiver seeks to enhance the quality of care for Medicaid beneficiaries by addressing changes in their vision needs.
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