Medicaid Provider Enrollment Overview
Mississippi offers 4 Medicaid waiver programs for home care agencies. The state Medicaid program is administered by Mississippi Division of Medicaid. Currently, Mississippi is actively enrolling new home care providers.
The average enrollment timeline is 90-120 days from initial application to receiving your first client. With medium demand for home care services, Mississippi represents a solid opportunity for agencies looking to serve Medicaid clients.
Mississippi Medicaid Waiver Programs
Home care agencies in Mississippi can enroll in the following waiver programs. Each program serves different populations and has specific service requirements.
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
1915(c) WaiverServices for elderly and disabled adults
Independent Living Waiver
1915(c) WaiverServices for adults with physical disabilities
Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled Waiver
1915(c) WaiverServices for individuals with I/DD
Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Waiver
1915(c) WaiverServices for TBI/SCI
Mississippi Provider Requirements
To become a Medicaid provider in Mississippi, your home care agency must meet the following requirements:
- Mississippi business registration
- Personal Care Home or Home Health Agency license from MSDH
- Criminal background checks
- Professional liability insurance
- Division of Medicaid certification
- Staff training requirements
Step-by-Step Enrollment Process
Follow these steps to enroll as a Medicaid waiver provider in Mississippi:
Obtain Mississippi licensure from MSDH
Apply for NPI
Complete Mississippi DOM Provider Enrollment
Submit via Conduent
Complete waiver-specific certification
Execute provider agreement