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MS HB56

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians and health care providers to provide free copies of medical records to individuals seeking disability benefits until a final disability determination is made
  • Applies to disability benefits sought under insurance policies, public assistance programs, and public or private retirement systems or plans
  • Allows health care providers to charge for medical record copies after the final disability determination, regardless of whether benefits were approved or denied
  • Caps any post-determination charges at rates specified under Section 11-1-52 of Mississippi law
  • Effective date of July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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