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New coverage requirements for eligible incarcerated youth
Mississippi Medicaid (DOM)·MS · Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dentistry +1 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Beginning January 1, 2025, Mississippi Medicaid will be required to cover screening, diagnostic, and targeted case management services for eligible incarcerated youth 30 days before and 30 days after release. This survey is being distributed to facilities to assess readiness for implementing these new federal requirements under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most billing teams. This is a survey for incarceration facilities in Mississippi to assess readiness for new coverage requirements. Healthcare practices should be aware that eligible incarcerated youth may have Medicaid/CHIP coverage for services provided 30 days before and after release starting January 1, 2025.