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MO SB294
Bill
AI Summary
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Extends expiration dates from September 30, 2015 to September 30, 2017 for ambulance service reimbursement allowances (sections 190.800-190.839), nursing facility reimbursement allowances (sections 198.401-198.436), Medicaid managed care organization reimbursement allowances (sections 208.431-208.437), MO HealthNet federal reimbursement allowances (sections 208.453-208.480), and intermediate care facility for intellectually disabled assessments (section 633.401)
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Extends pharmacy tax expiration date from September 30, 2015 to September 30, 2016, with provisions to expire earlier if dispensing fees or reimbursement formulas fall below fiscal year 2003 levels
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Prohibits enforcement of contract provisions between health carriers and health care providers that restrict disclosure of contractual payment amounts to patients, enrollees, or their legal guardians when the payment amount is less than the provider's usual charge
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Creates new section 376.2020 effective for contracts entered into, amended, or renewed on or after August 28, 2015, allowing price transparency for health care services to help patients determine potential out-of-pocket costs
Legislative Description
Extends the sunset on certain healthcare provider reimbursement allowance taxes and prohibits enforcement of any contractual provision that prevents disclosure of the contractual payment amount for health care services
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee
2/12/2015