23 Miss. Code. R. 100-8.14

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 23-100-8.14 - Optional Coverage of the Aged, Blind and Disabled Living At-Home Elected to be Covered by Mississippi
A. Disabled individuals who work in excess of an established number of hours each month whose net family earned income is at or below two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level and whose unearned income is at or below one hundred thirty-five percent (135%) of the federal poverty level. Resource limits and other non-financial factors of eligibility are required. Premiums are payable for households with earnings that exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the poverty level. The Division of Medicaid certifies eligibility and premiums payable for this group.
B. Women who have been screened for breast or cervical cancer under the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program established under title XV of the Public Health Service Act in accordance with the requirements of section 1504 of that Act and need treatment for breast or cervical cancer, including a precancerous condition of the breast or cervix. Coverage is limited to women who are otherwise uninsured and are not eligible for Medicaid under any other mandatory coverage group and have not attained age sixty-five (65). The MS State Department of Health (MSDH) is responsible for the screening, diagnosis and financial eligibility decisions. The Division of Medicaid is responsible for the non-financial eligibility decisions and for certifying Medicaid eligibility during the course of the woman's active treatment.

23 Miss. Code. R. 100-8.14

42 USC § 1396 a.
Amended 4/1/2016