Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 23 - Division of Medicaid
Part 200 - General Provider Information
Chapter 3 - Beneficiary Information
Rule 23-200-3.3 - Beneficiary Retroactive Eligibility

A. Retroactive eligibility is available to individuals during all or part of a three (3) month period before application for Medicaid. Applicants must meet financial and need requirements.

B. Medicaid covered services paid for by a beneficiary during the three (3) month period may be refunded at the option of the provider of services and billed to Medicaid when eligibility is validated in accordance with timely filing requirements.

C. Medically necessary services rendered which require authorization during the period of retroactive eligibility cannot be denied due to failure to secure prior authorization. In accordance with timely filing requirements, authorization must be obtained and the claim must be filed within ninety (90) days of the system add date of eligibility determination.