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MS SB2367
MS SB2367Health insurance plans prohibited from certain conditions for metastatic cancer patients; delete repealer.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 3, Chapter No. 379, Laws Of 2024, And To Bring Forward Section 83-9-8.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Statute Prohibiting Health Insurance Plans Or Policies From Requiring The Enrollee To Undergo Step Therapy Before Receiving Certain Prescription Drugs To Treat Advanced Metastatic Cancer; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Mississippi law to permanently prohibit health insurance plans, referred to as "health benefit plans," from requiring patients with advanced, metastatic cancer to first try and fail other treatments before covering a prescribed drug. "Advanced, metastatic cancer" means cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, and "associated conditions" are symptoms or side effects of the cancer or its treatment that further endanger the patient's health. The bill removes a previous expiration date, ensuring this protection remains in place indefinitely for FDA-approved drugs that are consistent with best practices and supported by scientific literature for treating advanced cancer or its related conditions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred To Insurance (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2367.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2367PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2367IN.htm |
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