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MS HB853

MS HB853
Health insurance policies; require certain to provide infertility coverage and establish pilot program in State Health Plan.


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Introduced
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023

Introduced Session

2023 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 Sections 25-15-9 And 83-9-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill would require health insurance policies in Mississippi that provide pregnancy-related benefits to also cover medically necessary expenses for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, up to a lifetime maximum of $25,000. The bill also establishes a one-year pilot program in the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan to provide coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment for up to 100 eligible participants. The bill also makes related amendments to existing state laws to conform with these new requirements.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)

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