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MS HB856
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Felsher
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AI Summary
- Removes the June 30, 2026 sunset date from Mississippi's prohibition on step therapy requirements for advanced, metastatic cancer treatments
- Prohibits health insurance plans from requiring patients with metastatic cancer to fail on alternative medications before covering FDA-approved drugs prescribed by their physician
- Applies to drugs that are consistent with best practices, supported by peer-reviewed evidence, and FDA-approved for treating metastatic cancer or associated symptoms and side effects
- Reenacts the process allowing prescribing practitioners to request overrides of step therapy restrictions, with expedited approval required when clinical evidence shows preferred treatments are ineffective or likely to cause harm
- Limits step therapy protocols to 30 days maximum when deemed clinically ineffective, with a possible 7-day extension in specific circumstances
Legislative Description
Advanced, metastatic cancer; delete repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy before covering certain drugs to treat.
Last Action
Due From Governor 03/16/26
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance2/13/2026
Public Health and Human Services1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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