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MS HB145
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Recipients of Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan must be tested or screened annually for illegal drug use, alcohol abuse, Hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted diseases
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The cost of all required testing and screening will be covered as a benefit under each respective health program or plan
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The State and School Employees Health Insurance Management Board and the Executive Director of the Division of Medicaid are authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the screening requirements
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The bill amends Mississippi Code Sections 25-15-9, 41-86-17, and 43-13-117 to add coverage for the mandated testing and screening services
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The bill was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Health screening; require annually for Medicaid, CHIP and State Health Plan recipients and participants.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010