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MS HB854

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Toby Barker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-87-13 of Mississippi Code to prohibit using private health insurance to pay for Part C IDEA services from counting toward annual health insurance coverage caps for infants, toddlers with disabilities, parents, or family members covered under the policy.

  • Prohibits health insurance availability from being negatively affected or discontinued for individuals due to use of insurance to pay for Part C IDEA services.

  • Prohibits health insurance premiums from being increased for infants, toddlers with disabilities, parents, or covered family members based on the use of insurance to pay for Part C IDEA services.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); use of private health insurance to pay for services shall not affect insurance availability.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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