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MS HB1397

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 25-15-7 to add an exception to the dental care exclusion in the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan

  • Requires the state health plan to cover prosthetic teeth and permanent dental implants for children diagnosed with oligodontia (a condition involving congenitally missing teeth)

  • Coverage for oligodontia-related dental implants would join existing exceptions for dental surgery/appliances needed due to accidental injury or disease

  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

State Health Plan; provide coverage for prosthetic teeth and dental implants for children with oligodontia.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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