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MS HB548

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gary Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the Commissioner of Insurance authority to disapprove policy forms, amendatory riders, or endorsements that violate state or federal law or contain inconsistent, ambiguous, or misleading clauses.

  • Requires the Commissioner to provide at least 30 days written notice to the insurer before disapproval and hold a hearing, which the insurer may waive.

  • Mandates the Commissioner issue a written order within 30 days after the hearing closes (or after waiver is filed), specifying how the policy fails to meet requirements, with an optional 30-day extension.

  • Applies to health insurance policies and employee health benefit plans delivered or renewed in Mississippi, but excludes disability income insurance and long-term care insurance.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations to implement this authority.

Legislative Description

Health insurance; allow Commissioner of Insurance to disapprove certain policy forms, amendatory riders or endorsements.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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