MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Mississippi Medicaid to remove all Medicaid copayments effective May 1, 2023
Mississippi Medicaid (DOM)·MS·Pharmacy
Effective date
Dec 30, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
There is a mismatch between the policy title (Mississippi Medicaid copayment removal effective May 1, 2023) and the actual content, which covers recent administrative updates including provider portal letters, enrollment fee increases, ASL capability updates, and Telligen retrospective review guidance. These are administrative process changes rather than copayment policy changes.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should access the Mississippi Medicaid Provider Portal to view recent letters under 'Secure Correspondence' section. Update provider enrollment budgets to reflect the increased institutional provider fee of $730 (up from $709) for 2025 applications. Review Telligen retrospective review guidelines and ensure compliance with specific timeframes: 5 days for advanced imaging and dental services, 30 days for EPSDT visits, and 90 days for retroactive eligibility requests.