Medicaid; restrict frequency of managed care organizations transferring enrollees to other organizations.

HB 624 would have restricted Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) in Mississippi from transferring enrolled beneficiaries to another MCO or fee-for-service provider more than once every 12 months, unless a significant medical reason exists (as determined by the Medicaid Division). This bill directly affects Medicaid enrollees participating in managed care programs by preventing frequent, potentially disruptive changes in their healthcare providers. The key provision establishes a strict 12-month limit on transfers, with exceptions only for documented medical necessity. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.