HB1143
Type: B Origin: House Mississippi Comments: 0

Advanced Metastatic Cancer; Prohibit Health Plans From Requiring Step Therapy Before Covering Certain Drugs To Treat.

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The bill aims to prevent health plans from mandating step therapy before covering specific drugs for treating advanced metastatic cancer. This prohibition is designed to ensure timely access to necessary medications for patients with this serious condition. By restricting step therapy requirements, the bill seeks to streamline the process of obtaining vital treatments and potentially improve outcomes for individuals battling advanced metastatic cancer.

Bill Activity

  • 2024-02-14: Referred To Insurance

  • 2024-03-05: Title Suff Do Pass

  • 2024-03-08: Passed

  • 2024-03-11: Transmitted To Senate

  • 2024-03-21: Referred To Insurance

  • 2024-04-02: Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

  • 2024-04-08: Amended

  • 2024-04-08: Passed As Amended

  • 2024-04-09: Returned For Concurrence

  • 2024-04-11: Concurred in Amend From Senate

  • 2024-04-12: Enrolled Bill Signed

  • 2024-04-12: Enrolled Bill Signed

  • 2024-04-18: Approved by Governor

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Amendments (1):
  • Name: Senate Committee Amendment No 1
  • BillId: HB1143
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: Committee Amendment No 1
  • FloorActionDate: 0000-00-00
  • Pdf:  HB1143_S_Cmte_Amend_01.htm
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