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MS SB2300

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Videt Carmichael

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes eligibility requirement for federally defined eligible individuals with no significant break in coverage.

  • Changes board authority from "shall" to "may" regarding promulgation of medical conditions list qualifying individuals for coverage without applying for health insurance.

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

  • Clarifies plan coverage is subject to association's discretion to close enrollment and/or cease offering coverage as authorized in Section 83-9-219.

  • Makes technical amendments to cross-reference new enrollment closure provisions and adjusts subsection numbering throughout Section 83-9-209.

Legislative Description

Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool; revise eligibility for coverage/clarify when association may close enrollment.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/8/2016

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