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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 Create The "mississippi Patient Protection Act Of 2026"; To Declare Legislative Intent; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Provide That A Health Insurer Shall Not Discriminate Against Any Provider Who Is Located Within The Geographic Coverage Area Of A Health Benefit Plan And Who Is Willing To Meet The Terms And Conditions For Participation Established By The Health Insurer; To Prohibit A Health Insurer From Imposing A Monetary Advantage Or Penalty That Would Affect A Beneficiary's Choice Among Those Health Care Providers Who Participate In The Health Benefit Plan; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce The State's Any Willing Provider Laws; To Provide Injunctive Relief For Violations Of This Act; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Adopt Regulations To Implement The Act; To Amend Section 83-41-409, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Mississippi Patient Protection Act of 2026," aims to ensure patients have greater choice in their healthcare providers by prohibiting health insurers from discriminating against any licensed healthcare provider within the plan's service area who is willing to accept the insurer's terms and conditions. It specifically prevents insurers from imposing financial penalties or advantages that steer patients towards certain providers within the plan, and it mandates that the Commissioner of Insurance will enforce these "any willing provider" laws, which are defined as laws preventing discrimination against providers willing to meet an insurer's participation terms. The bill also grants individuals affected by violations the right to seek court orders to stop such practices and allows the Commissioner to create regulations to implement the act, with a conforming amendment to an existing law requiring managed care plans to comply with these new provisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred To Insurance;Public Health and Human Services (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2752.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2752PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2752CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2752IN.htm |
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