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MS SB2367
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the June 30, 2026 sunset date from Mississippi's law prohibiting step therapy requirements for metastatic cancer patients, making the protections permanent
- Prohibits health insurance plans from requiring patients with advanced, metastatic cancer to fail on a different drug before covering their prescribed medication
- Applies to FDA-approved prescription drugs that treat metastatic cancer or associated symptoms/side effects when supported by peer-reviewed evidence and consistent with best practices
- Defines "advanced, metastatic cancer" as cancer that has spread from the original site to nearby tissues, lymph nodes, or other body areas
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Health insurance plans prohibited from certain conditions for metastatic cancer patients; delete repealer.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance2/16/2026
Insurance1/19/2026
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