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SB 2387

Prescribed pediatric extended care facilities; increase reimbursement amounts for day, hourly & transportation rates by 20%.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chad McMahan

Mississippi bill to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric extended care facilities by 20% died in committee without vote.

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Bill Summary · SB 2387

Legislative bill overview

SB 2387 would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC) facilities by 20% across daily, hourly, and transportation service rates. The bill was introduced in Mississippi but died in committee on February 4, 2025, without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

PPEC facilities provide specialized care for medically complex children, often serving as critical respite care for families and alternatives to institutional settings. Reimbursement rate increases directly affect facility operational capacity, staff retention and wages, and ultimately the availability and quality of these services for vulnerable pediatric populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: A 20% across-the-board increase represents significant new state spending during budget constraints; the bill did not specify funding sources or estimated costs
  • Rate-setting methodology: No analysis provided on whether current rates are inadequate or whether 20% is the appropriate adjustment level versus alternative approaches
  • Provider equity: Questions about whether similar increases should apply to other child-serving providers (foster care, residential treatment) or if this creates disparities in reimbursement across the sector

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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