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MS HB90

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gary Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-87-13 of the Mississippi Code to protect families using private health insurance to pay for early intervention services under IDEA Part C.

  • Prohibits private health insurance claims for Part C services from counting toward or causing loss of benefits due to annual health insurance coverage caps for the child, parents, or covered family members.

  • Prevents health insurance availability from being negatively affected, discontinued, or have premiums increased as a result of using insurance to pay for Part C services.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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