MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Hospice Prior Authorization Information
Mississippi Medicaid (DOM)·MS·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Dec 30, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Mississippi Medicaid has implemented three key updates: 1) Letters are now available online through the Provider Portal in addition to mail delivery, 2) Provider enrollment application fees increased from $709 to $730 for institutional providers in 2025, and 3) Providers can now indicate American Sign Language (ASL) capability in the Provider Directory.
Action Required
Immediately: Access the Mississippi Medicaid Provider Portal to view letters online - check the 'Secure Correspondence' section for letters from the past 90 days. For 2025: Institutional providers must pay the increased $730 enrollment fee (up from $709) for new enrollments, reactivations, or new practice locations - make checks payable to Mississippi Division of Medicaid with tracking number and mail to Gainwell Technologies. Optional: Update provider profiles to indicate ASL capability in the 'Characteristics' section to help members find appropriate providers.