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MS SB2071

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers, managed-care companies, and other payors from discriminating against accredited durable medical equipment suppliers providing services prescribed by a patient's health care provider
  • Requires insurers, managed-care companies, and other payors to reimburse durable medical equipment at rates no less than state Medicaid rates
  • Mandates reimbursement be made on a continuous monthly payment basis for the duration of the medical need throughout a patient's valid prescription period
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Health insurance; prohibit insurers from discriminating against durable medical equipment and set reimbursement rate.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/14/2025
Business and Financial Institutions1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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