SB2568

Mississippi SB2568 mandates Medicaid and private insurance coverage for essential disability-related services for children.

Mississippi SB2568 requires Medicaid and private insurance companies regulated by the state to cover essential disability-related supports for children, including augmentative and alternative communication devices, in-home nursing care, behavioral therapy, developmental resources, diapers, and necessary medical supplies. The bill mandates timely authorization standards and prohibits repeated or unsupported denials. It applies to all health benefit plans, contracts, or agreements. The act takes effect from and after July 1, 2026.