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MS HB56
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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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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