Medicaid; seek federal waiver to provide for presumptive eligibility for children who need mental health or substance use services.

An Act To Codify Section 43-13-115.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Enter Into Negotiations With The Federal Government To Obtain A Waiver Of Applicable Provisions Of The Medicaid Laws And Regulations To Provide Medicaid Benefits To Children Who Are In Need Of Mental Health Services Or Substance Use Disorder Services During A Presumptive Eligibility Period; To Provide That During The Presumptive Eligibility Period, The Medicaid Benefits Available For Those Individuals Will Be Limited To Mental Health Services Or Substance Use Disorder Services, As Applicable; To Provide For The Presumptive Eligibility Period, Qualified Entities, Notification Requirements, And A Requirement To Apply For Medicaid Benefits; And For Related Purposes.