Mississippi Code Title 83. Insurance § 83-9-253

(a) Establish any program, promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange;

(b) Apply for, accept or expend federal monies related to the creation, implementation or operation of an exchange;

(c) Establish any advisory board or committee the Commissioner deems necessary for providing recommendations on the creation, implementation or operation of an exchange;

(d) Use the services and funds of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association and the Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Board to fulfill the purposes of this section; and

(e) Engage such actuarial and other assistance as shall be necessary to carry out the duties of the department under Sections 83-9-251 through 83-9-257. The engagement of such services shall not be subject to the procurement provisions of Section 31-7-13.