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MS SB2324

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Videt Carmichael

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the expiration date (repealer) on Section 83-51-31, Mississippi Code of 1972, making the prohibition permanent.

  • Prohibits health care entities offering dental plans from requiring dentists to provide services at entity-set fees unless those services are covered under the subscriber agreement.

  • Defines "covered services" as services reimbursable under the applicable subscriber agreement, regardless of deductibles, waiting periods, or frequency limitations.

  • Defines "dental plan" as any insurance policy issued by a health care entity providing dental service coverage not connected to a medical plan.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Dental insurance; delete repealer on prohibitions against certain provisions in provider contracts.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/5/2012

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