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MS HB557

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers and third-party administrators to reimburse pharmacists for services and procedures at rates equal to or greater than those paid to other nonphysician healthcare providers
  • Applies only to services within a pharmacist's scope of practice under Mississippi Code Section 73-21-73 that would otherwise be covered if performed by another healthcare provider
  • Covers all health insurance policies, medical service plans, and hospital service contracts issued or renewed in Mississippi on or after January 1, 2027
  • Creates new Section 83-41-218 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Health Insurance; require reimbursement to pharmacists for certain services and procedures.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/16/2026
Insurance1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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