32 Miss. Code. R. 1-16.0
Specialized medical equipment and supplies are devices, controls, or appliances that enable individuals to increase their abilities to perform ADL's, or to perceive, control, or communicate with the environment in which they live. These services also include items necessary to the proper functioning of such items and durable and non-durable medical equipment not available under the Medicaid State Plan.
Specialized medical supplies are supplies that are medically necessary to meet the needs of the consumer. The Counselor must document the necessity of the requested medical supply based on:
* Consumer's disability or medical condition; and
* Evaluation of the medical supply to adequately support the consumer living in the most integrated setting possible in the community.
* Medical supplies are only covered after the consumer has exhausted any insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare, the consumer is eligible to receive.
Covered Medical supplies include:
* Briefs
* Blue pads
* Underpads
* Catheters
* Gloves
* Drainage Bags
* Leg Bags
* Skin Barrier Products (medically prescribed)
* Ostomy Supplies (medically prescribed)
32 Miss. Code. R. 1-16.0