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MS HB854
Bill
Status
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Toby Barker
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AI Summary
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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.
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Prohibits health insurance availability from being negatively affected or discontinued for individuals due to use of insurance to pay for Part C IDEA services.
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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.
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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