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MS SB2232

Bill

Status

Passed

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Videt Carmichael

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 83-64-1 to remove the July 1, 2013 sunset provision, making health discount plan requirements permanent.

  • Requires health discount plans to clearly state in bold type that they are not insurance in all advertisements and documents.

  • Mandates plans provide consumers with an up-to-date list of participating providers, their contact information, and specific discounts available in their local area.

  • Grants consumers the right to cancel within 30 days of purchase and receive a full refund of all payments except a nominal processing fee within 30 days of cancellation notice.

  • Prohibits rebates and discounts from applying to pharmaceutical manufacturers or supplies, and exempts the Division of Medicaid and pharmaceutical manufacturer discount cards from these requirements.

Legislative Description

Health discount plans; remove repealer on requirements for.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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