MS SB2008 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Create New Section 83-9-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit An Insurer, Managed-care Company Or Other Payor From Discriminating Against An Accredited Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Providing Services Prescribed By A Patient's Health Care Provider; To Provide That An Insurer, Managed-care Company Or Other Payor Shall Reimburse Durable Medical Equipment No Less Than State Medicaid Rates Set For These Services On A Continuous Monthly Payment Basis For The Duration Of The Medical Need Throughout A Patient's Valid Prescription Period; And For Related Purposes.
Title
Health insurance; prohibit insurers from discriminating against durable medical equipment and set reimbursement rate.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Died In Committee |
| 2026-01-06 | Senate | Referred To Insurance |
Mississippi State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2008.xml |
| Text | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2008IN.htm |
