The Mississippi Legislature designated the Mississippi State Department of Health to establish and administer the COVID-19 Expanded Capacity Hospital Program for the purpose of providing grant funds to hospitals that increased treatment capacity related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds act as reimbursement for expenses incurred during the period March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2023.

Grants Q&A

• Questions and Answers: Negative Pressure Bed Creation Grant The application period for this grant has expired.
• Questions and Answers: ICU Bed Creation Grant The application period for this grant has expired.

Tools

• ICU Bed Creation Program Beneficiary Agreement PortalUpload agreement documents to MSDH
• ICU Bed Creation Program Reimbursement PortalUpload invoices and other documentation related to ICU bed creation at your facility

Regulations and Legislation

• COVID-19 Expanded Capacity Hospital Program regulations
• Senate Bill 2820: COVID-19 Expanded Capacity Hospital Program