32 Miss. Code. R. 10-10-10.6
Authorizations and expenditures for services will be made in accordance with all applicable:
* OVR/OVRB fee schedules;
* Operating agreements and contracts;
* State contract rates;
* Vendor's usual and customary charges; and
* State/federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
NOTE: OVR/OVRB cannot supplement payments from any other source(s) in excess of the prevailing fee for services being purchased.
Authorizations will be issued only after a case has been placed in application status. A written authorization for services shall be made either before or at the same time as the purchase of the services. However, for individuals who have been determined eligible, in rare situations that might cause extreme medical risk or loss of placement, or like circumstances, an authorization may be made verbally. In such instances, there must be prompt documentation and the authorization must be confirmed in writing and forwarded immediately to the provider of the services.
Payment of a valid obligation may be approved when the eligible individual or authorized agency personnel have received the authorized goods or services and the vendor has signed, returned the authorization, and supplied an invoice when required. State purchasing law requires payment within forty-five (45) days of receipt of authorized goods and services.
Documentation supporting the decision to obligate funds, change amounts obligated, and recommend payment must be present in the service record.
32 Miss. Code. R. 10-10-10.6