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MS HB344

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians and health care providers to provide free copies of medical records to individuals seeking disability benefits until after the disability determination is made
  • Applies to disability benefits sought under insurance policies, public assistance programs, and public or private retirement systems or plans
  • Only covers medical records related to conditions being used to support the person's disability claim
  • After disability determination (regardless of outcome), providers may charge for the medical records at rates specified under Section 11-1-52
  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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