History of Actions | Background | Title |
Description: Medical records; provide free access for disability benefit applicants.
| 1 | 01/05/99 | (S) | Referred To Public Health and Welfare | |
| 2 | 02/02/99 | (S) | Died In Committee |
| Effective date | July 1, 1999 | |
| Disposition | Dead | |
| Deadline | General Bill/Constitutional Amendment | |
| Revenue | No | |
| 3/5ths vote required | Yes |
Senate Committee:
Principal Author: Burton
Code Section: A 041-0009-0065
Title: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR FACILITY SHALL NOT CHARGE A FEE FOR A MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH RECORD REQUESTED BY A PATIENT OR FORMER PATIENT FOR USE IN SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR CERTAIN ASSISTANCE BENEFITS; TO AUTHORIZE A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR FACILITY TO CHARGE A FEE FOR SUCH RECORDS REQUESTED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY; TO PRESCRIBE A TIME LIMITATION FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-9-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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