Mississippi HB234 aims to eliminate waiting periods for home- and community-based services for aged, disabled, and traumatic brain injury/spinal cord.
Mississippi HB234 amends the Medicaid program to direct the Division of Medicaid to apply for necessary waivers and allocate funds to provide home- and community-based services to individuals who are aged, disabled, or have traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury. The bill aims to eliminate any waiting period for these services. The cost of these services must not exceed the cost of nursing facility services. The act also includes provisions for the division to manage Medicaid payments, conduct investigations, and enforce penalties for noncompliance.
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