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MS SB2254

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-87-13 to prohibit using private health insurance to pay for early intervention services under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C from counting toward annual health insurance coverage caps.

  • Prohibits discontinuation of health insurance coverage or denial of coverage availability based on use of private health insurance to pay for IDEA Part C services for infants, toddlers with disabilities, parents, or covered family members.

  • Prohibits increases in health insurance premiums for infants, toddlers with disabilities, parents, or covered family members based on use of private health insurance to pay for IDEA Part C services.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Early Intervention Act for Infants and Toddlers; use of private health insurance shall not adversely affect benefits.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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