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This bill requires health insurance companies authorized to operate in Mississippi to use the same standards for deciding if a hospital stay is medically necessary as those used by Medicare Part A, a federal health insurance program for seniors and certain disabled individuals. This standard is commonly known as the "Two-Midnight Rule," which generally means that a hospital inpatient admission is considered reasonable and necessary if the patient is expected to require a hospital level of care for at least two midnights. The goal of this legislation is to create more consistent and efficient processes for healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients when determining the appropriateness of hospital inpatient admissions. This change will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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