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MS HB34
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
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Requires physicians and health care providers to provide free copies of medical records to patients seeking disability benefits until after the disability determination has been made
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Applies to disability claims under insurance policies, public assistance programs, and public or private retirement systems or plans
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Allows health care providers to charge for medical record copies after the disability determination is complete, regardless of whether benefits were approved or denied
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Limits post-determination charges to rates specified under Section 11-1-52 of Mississippi law
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Effective date: July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Medical records; persons seeking disability benefits may obtain at no charge until determination of disability.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021