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MS HB1287

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all individual and group health insurance policies, HMOs, and self-insured arrangements in Mississippi to cover annual pap smears, effective July 1, 2026
  • Prohibits insurers from imposing additional deductibles or coinsurance for pap smears beyond what is established for similar benefits
  • Mandates that reimbursement to healthcare providers for pap smears must be equal to or greater than Medicare reimbursement rates
  • Requires referral to non-participating providers at no additional cost when no participating provider is available to perform the pap smear
  • Amends the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan (Section 25-15-9) to specifically include coverage for annual pap smears

Legislative Description

Health Insurance; require policies to cover annual pap smear.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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