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MS HB155
Bill
Status
4/13/2022
Primary Sponsor
Steve Massengill
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AI Summary
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Removes hearing aid coverage under the State Health Insurance Plan for individuals over age 21, while maintaining coverage for those 21 and younger
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Eliminates the prohibition that prevented the Health Insurance Management Board from imposing premium surcharges based on tobacco use, allowing the board to now charge different rates for tobacco users
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Extends the repealer date for the Health Insurance Management Board's authority to collect premium payments from plan participants from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2026
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Maintains existing provisions that allow the board to assess active full-time employees up to $20 per month toward their health insurance premiums
Legislative Description
State Health Plan; delete prohibition on covering hearing aids.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/13/2022