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This bill, known as the "No Fees for EFTs Act," prohibits health plans operating in Mississippi from charging health care providers any fees, charges, or payments for electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and health care payment and remittance advice transactions starting July 1, 2025. The bill uses federal definitions for "health care provider" and "health plan" from the U.S. Code, which ensures a standardized understanding of these terms. Specifically, the legislation prevents health plans or their transaction processing entities from imposing any financial burden on health care providers for electronic financial transactions, including indirect methods like withholding payments. The bill aims to protect health care providers from additional financial costs associated with electronic payment and communication processes, which could potentially reduce administrative expenses for medical practices. The act will go into full effect on July 1, 2025, giving health plans and providers time to adjust to the new requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0044.xml