The State Department of Public Welfare shall obtain an appropriation of state funds from the State Legislature in carrying out its medical support responsibilities under this article and shall organize its programs and budgets in such a manner as to secure maximum federal funding directly or through the Division of Medicaid under Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act, as amended. If Title XIX federal funds are secured through the Division of Medicaid, such funds shall not be considered a part of the budget of the Division of Medicaid in providing medical assistance under the Mississippi Medical Assistance Act.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 13 - Medical Assistance for the Aged; Medicaid
Article 7 - Third Party Liability for Medical Payments
§ 43-13-301. Identification of cases involving third-party liability
§ 43-13-307. Loss of eligibility upon refusal to cooperate with Division or local agency
§ 43-13-309. State and federal funding
§ 43-13-311. Requirement of cooperation by providers
§ 43-13-315. Liability for failure or refusal to honor subrogation rights of Division