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MS HB341
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Requires all health insurance policies, group plans, and managed care entities to cover children under age 30 who are veterans of any U.S. Armed Forces branch or National Guard/Reserve Forces, provided the children reside with the policyholder.
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Applies to policies delivered, issued, continued, or renewed on or after July 1, 2013, for Mississippi residents.
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Amends Section 25-15-13 to add veteran children under age 30 as eligible dependents under the state employee health insurance plan.
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Amends Section 83-9-3 to allow accident and sickness insurance policies to cover veteran children under age 30 who reside with the policyholder as eligible family members.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Health insurance; require providers to allow children under 30 who are veterans to be covered under parent's policy.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013