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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 100 – General Provisions P a g e | 5 Effective Month: March 2019 DHS remained the certifying agency for children under Title IV-E services and other related custody and adoption assistance and those eligible for Medicaid coverage under the Refugee Resettlement grant program until the creation of the MS Department of Child Protection Services with the passage of Senate Bill 2179 during the 2016 Legislative Session. MDCPS is now the lead child welfare agency and effective July 1, 2016, became responsible for Medicaid certifications for children in the custody of MDCPS who qualify for Medicaid and all IV-E foster children and adoption assistance children and the refugees qualifying for Medicaid under the Refugee Resettlement Grant. During the 2018 legislative session, the passage of Senate Bill 2675 made the Department of Child Protection Services a sub-agency independent of, though housed within, the Department of Human Services. The restructuring included the sharing of resources between the two agencies, such as systems support and other related administrative supports, to enhance efficiency. 100.02 AGENCY DUTIES 100.02.01 DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID (DOM) The duties of the Division of Medicaid as set out by State and Federal legislation and the approved State Plan include, but are not limited to: • Setting regulations and standards for the administration of the Medicaid programs, with approval of the Governor and in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Law. • Providing Medicaid coverage to all qualified beneficiaries under the provisions of state law and within appropriated funds. • Establishing reasonable fees, charges and rates for medical services, drugs, equipment and supplies. • Fair and impartial hearings. • Safeguards for preserving the confidentiality of records. • Detecting, investigating and processing alleged violations, fraudulent practices and abuses of the program.