MESSAGE: Send SB 2836, the Medicaid Tech Bill, back to conference. Don't neglect our vulnerable citizens, or punish providers for being part of the Medicaid program.
Lines 940-957 in the bill provide that, when there is an anticipated deficit, the Governor and the Executive Director of Medicaid have the ability to REDUCE or DISCONTINUE any or all optional services, REDUCE reimbursement rates for any and all service types, IMPOSE ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS on health care providers, or take any additional cost-containment measures deemed appropriate by the Governor. We oppose this part of the bill. We ask that it be sent back to conference in order to remove this language.
LEGISLATIVE CONTACT INFORMATION:
Call the legislative switchboard at (601) 359-3770. Leave a message for your Senator and Representative. (
Look up my Senator and Representative.)
Make sure to say you are a family physician.
If you receive any feedback during your phone call, please contact Beth Embry at [email protected] or (601) 853-3302.
BACKGROUND: This is the last week of the Mississippi Legislature before it adjourns for the year. The House and Senate both convene today at 10 am and will again discuss the contentious Medicaid Technical Amendments Bill, which was reported out of conference last night at 8 pm. If you'd like to know more, here's the story from Mississippi Today:
With Minutes to Spare, Medicaid Tech Bill Lives
