MS SB2325

Removes requirement that individuals seeking coverage must have been rejected by "substantially similar" health insurance coverage, simplifying eligibility criteria to rejection or refusal of health insurance for health reasons, material underwriting restrictions, or rates exceeding plan rates.

Eliminates eligibility pathway for federally defined eligible individuals without significant breaks in coverage and removes preexisting condition exclusion waiver for federally defined eligible individuals.

Changes board authority from "shall" to "may" regarding promulgation of lists of medical or health conditions qualifying individuals for coverage without prior insurance rejection.

Authorizes the association to close enrollment in and/or cease offering coverage upon board determination that such coverage is no longer necessary, subject to commissioner approval.

Makes coverage offer contingent on the association's discretion to close enrollment and cease offering coverage as authorized in Section 83-9-219.