Medicaid; increase reimbursement amounts paid for prescribed pediatric extended care centers services.

HB 1187 would require Mississippi Medicaid to increase reimbursement rates for prescribed pediatric extended care centers services by 20% above the rates in effect on June 30, 2025. This change directly affects healthcare providers operating specialized pediatric care facilities that serve Medicaid-eligible children. The bill amends Section 43-13-117 of Mississippi's Medicaid code to mandate this specific reimbursement adjustment. The increase applies solely to payment rates for these services, without altering eligibility criteria or service coverage.