MS SB2857

Renames the "Mississippi Direct Primary Care Act" to the "Mississippi Direct Health Care Act" throughout state law.

Expands the definition of "primary care provider" to include "primary or other health care providers" licensed, registered, or authorized to provide medical care services under existing state law.

Clarifies that direct health care agreements are not insurance products and providers do not need insurance licenses or certificates of authority to offer these agreements.

Requires direct health care agreements to be written contracts specifying scope of services, periodic fees, duration, and prominently stating the agreement is not health insurance and does not satisfy Affordable Care Act requirements.

Prohibits direct health care providers from declining patients solely based on health status but allows discontinuation for non-payment, fraud, non-adherence to treatment, abusive behavior, practice closure, or non-therapeutic provider-patient relationships.