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MS HB72

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health care providers examining applicants for disability benefits must provide free copies of medical records until a final disability determination is made.

  • After the final determination of disability (regardless of outcome), providers may charge applicants for medical records at rates not exceeding amounts specified under Section 11-1-52.

  • Applies to disability benefits from insurance policies, public assistance programs, and public or private retirement systems or plans.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Medical records; persons seeking disability benefits may obtain at no charge until final determination of disability.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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