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MO HB2775
Bill
Status
3/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tracy McCreery
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AI Summary
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Allows long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), including IUDs and birth control implants, prescribed to one MO HealthNet participant to be transferred to another MO HealthNet participant if never delivered, implanted, or used on the original patient
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Requires the LARC to remain in original, unopened packaging and never leave the possession of the prescribing health care provider
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Mandates a 12-week waiting period while the LARC is in the provider's possession before transfer, unless the original patient provides written consent to waive this requirement
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Requires the LARC to be medically appropriate and not contraindicated for the new recipient before transfer
Legislative Description
Allows a health care provider to transfer a long-acting reversible contraceptive to a patient other than the patient to whom it was initially prescribed in certain circumstances
Last Action
Referred: Health and Mental Health Policy(H)
5/13/2016