Health insurers in Mississippi must use the Two-Midnight Rule for hospital inpatient admissions.
Mississippi HB97 mandates that health insurers authorized by the Mississippi Insurance Department use the same criteria for hospital inpatient admissions as Medicare Part A, known as the Two-Midnight Rule. This rule aims to ensure consistency and efficiency in determining the necessity of hospital stays. The act is set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
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