23 MAC Pt. 221, R. 1.2

Freedom of Choice

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Cite as 23 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 221, R. 1.2

Freedom of Choice A. Medicaid beneficiaries have the right to freedom of choice of providers for Medicaid covered services in accordance with Miss. Admin. Code Part 200, Rule 3.6. B. Beneficiaries have freedom of choice to: 1. Receive or reject family planning and family planning related services, 2. Choose family planning and family planning related services providers, and 3. Choose any method of birth control, including sterilization. C. Beneficiaries must not be coerced to employ or not to employ any particular method of birth control including sterilization. D. Providers must ensure that information is given in such a way as to encourage and support freedom of choice.