Mississippi Legislature

1998 Regular Session

House Bill 815

[Introduced]

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History of Actions

Background

Title

Description: Lorenzo's Oil; state provide to children with ALD genetic disorder.

History of Actions:

101/08/98(H)Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Appropriations
202/03/98(H)Died In Committee

Background Information:

Effective dateJuly 1, 1998
DispositionDead
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredYes

House Committees:

Principal Author: Saucier

Code Section: A 043-0013-0117

Title: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE "LORENZO'S OIL" TO CHILDREN WITH THE GENETIC DISORDER ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO CHARGE A SLIDING-SCALE FEE FOR THE OIL; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR "LORENZO'S OIL" AS ALLOWED UNDER FEDERAL LAW, REGULATIONS OR WAIVERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 02/03/98 at 18:29.



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