Medicaid; provide for reimbursement for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) surgical implant procedures.

HB 1418 requires Mississippi Medicaid to reimburse healthcare providers for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) surgical implant procedures performed on an outpatient basis in hospitals or ambulatory surgical facilities. This bill directly affects Medicaid patients needing VNS treatment (typically for conditions like treatment-resistant epilepsy) and the providers who perform these procedures. The key mechanism mandates specific reimbursement rates for VNS implants and requires managed care organizations to include this coverage in their contracts with providers. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.