23 Miss. Code. R. 207-2.14 - Pharmacy

A. Beneficiaries in nursing facilities may obtain medications from pharmacies holding retail, closed door or institutional permits. Nursing facility (NF) residents may receive unlimited prescriptions per month if the medication orders, signed by the prescribing provider, are documented in the individual patient record and maintained at the nursing facility.

B. Beneficiaries maintain the ability to obtain Medicaid services from any institution, agency, pharmacy, person or organization that is qualified to furnish the services and willing to furnish them to that beneficiary. Participation in any package plan for medical care, such as those furnished by nursing facilities, must be strictly voluntary.

C. A resident of a long-term care facility is allowed freedom of choice of pharmacy providers for drugs covered by the Medicaid drug program. The freedom of choice is limited to pharmacies that meet labeling and packaging requirements established by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.

D. Consequently, once a beneficiary chooses a particular provider or NF, he or she has clearly exercised freedom of choice with the respect to all items of medical care included within the scope of that nursing facility, including all services provided or arranged for by the NF which are reimbursed through the NF rates.

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23 Miss. Code. R. 207-2.14

Miss. Code Ann. § 43-13-121; Social Security Act 1902 (a)(23)