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

HB 1058 would limit how often Medicaid managed care plans can switch enrolled members to different providers. It prohibits managed care organizations from transferring a Medicaid member to another plan or fee-for-service provider more than once every 12 months, unless a significant medical reason (determined by Mississippi's Medicaid division) requires an additional transfer. This directly affects Medicaid enrollees in managed care plans by reducing disruptive changes to their healthcare providers. The bill aims to stabilize care continuity for members while allowing exceptions for urgent medical needs. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025.)