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MS SB2704

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Michel

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows Mississippi professional and trade associations to offer members self-funded health benefit plans regulated by another state or the federal government rather than Mississippi insurance laws
  • Requires qualifying plans to demonstrate 3 years of continuous operation in their home jurisdiction and compliance with domiciliary state laws, ERISA requirements, and sound actuarial principles
  • Mandates written disclosure to participants that plans are not regulated by the Mississippi Insurance Department and not covered by the Mississippi Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association
  • Requires annual certification by February 15th that plans continue meeting eligibility requirements, with failure grounds for suspension or revocation
  • Takes effect October 1, 2026, and authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt implementing regulations

Legislative Description

Association Self-Funded Health Benefit Plan Act; enact.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/13/2026
Insurance1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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