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MS HB34

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies to disability claims under insurance policies, public assistance programs, and public or private retirement systems or plans

  • Allows health care providers to charge for medical record copies after the disability determination is complete, regardless of whether benefits were approved or denied

  • Limits post-determination charges to rates specified under Section 11-1-52 of Mississippi law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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