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MS HB164

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health care providers examining persons seeking disability benefits must provide copies of medical records at no charge until a final disability determination is made
  • After final disability determination is reached, providers may charge persons for medical record copies at rates not exceeding amounts specified in Section 11-1-52
  • Applies to disability benefits sought under insurance policies, public assistance programs, or public or private retirement systems and plans
  • Charge authority applies regardless of whether the disability claim is approved or denied
  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Medical records; persons seeking disability benefits may obtain at no charge until final determination of disability.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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