23 Miss. Code. R. 102-1.14 - Out-of-State Placements

A. There are two circumstances under which Mississippi will pay for placement in an out-of-state nursing facility.

1. If the agency has a part in the placement or otherwise approves or authorizes an out-of-state placement, regional offices will be notified on an individual case basis.

2. When a MS resident moves to a nursing facility in another state, only the partial month of the move can be paid if the facility enrolls as a Mississippi provider. The individual is considered a resident of the new state effective with the first full month of residence and has to qualify for Medicaid eligibility and vendor payment in the new state.

B. If an individual moves to Mississippi, he would apply for benefits here and meet all eligibility requirements. If he is transferred directly from one medical facility to another, the time spent in the out-of-state facility can be used to meet the thirty (30) consecutive day requirement.

Notes

23 Miss. Code. R. 102-1.14

42 CFR §435.403 (Rev. 2006). Miss. Code Ann. 43-13-121.1 (Rev. 2005).