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Senate approves licensure bill for community health workers to enable Medicaid reimbursement
2431782 · February 27, 2025
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Summary
The Senate passed a bill establishing licensure for community health workers, a change sponsors said would enable Medicaid and insurer reimbursement and expand use of community-based support.
The Mississippi Senate approved legislation to establish licensure for community health workers, sponsor Sen. Bridal said on the floor.
Sponsor’s explanation: Senator Bridal described community health workers as individuals who work directly with patients, often in homes or nonmedical settings, and said the bill creates a licensure pathway that would allow Medicaid…
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