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MS HB837
MS HB837Health insurance policies; require certain to provide infertility coverage and establish pilot program in State Health Plan.
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require Health Insurance Policies That Provide Pregnancy Related Benefits To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Expenses Of Diagnosis And Treatment Of Infertility; To Establish A Pilot Program In The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan That Provides For Coverage For Medically Necessary Expenses Of Tests And Procedures For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Infertility; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; To Require The State Health Plan To Update Its Policy Regarding Proton Radiation; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance policies that provide pregnancy-related benefits to also provide coverage for medically necessary expenses of diagnosis and treatment of infertility, up to a lifetime benefit of $25,000 per person. It establishes a one-year pilot program in the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan to provide coverage for medically necessary infertility tests and procedures, limited to 100 participants. The bill also requires the State Health Plan to update its policy regarding proton radiation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (22)
Shane Aguirre (R)*,
Nick Bain (R)*,
Shane Barnett (R)*,
Richard Bennett (R)*,
C. Scott Bounds (R)*,
Cedric Burnett (D)*,
Angela Cockerham (I)*,
Michael Evans (D)*,
Kevin Horan (R)*,
Abe Hudson (D)*,
Lataisha Jackson (D)*,
Trey Lamar (R)*,
Steve Massengill (R)*,
Kent McCarty (R)*,
Missy McGee (R)*,
Dana McLean (R)*,
Carl Mickens (D)*,
Jansen Owen (R)*,
Brent Powell (R)*,
Rob Roberson (R)*,
Noah Sanford (R)*,
Jody Steverson (R)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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