MS LEG Telemedicine Services Coverage

Published on: Apr 16, 2025

On Mar. 12, MS LEG passed bill on repeal of required coverage.

  • MS LEG passed SB 2415 on insurance, benefit plan coverage for telemedicine services.
  • Amends MS LEG 83-9-351 (health insurance coverage for telemedicine services).
  • Document dated Mar. 12, 2025, was received on Apr. 15 due to a fixed feed.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Repeals requirement that health insurance coverage be provided for telemedicine services to the same extent they would be covered if services were provided in-person.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 20, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 5, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Feb. 26, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 27, 2025, amended bill passed.
  • On Mar. 6, 2025, Senate concurred; on Mar. 12, 2025, bill approved by the governor.
  • Effectiveness
  • Act shall take effect on Jun. 30, 2025.
Regulators
MS LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill SB2415, 3/12/2025; Citation: MS LEG 83-9-351;
Functions
Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Product Administration
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Insurance; Insurance-Casualty; Insurance-Health
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Mar 12, 2025
Effective Date
Jun 30, 2025
Rule ID
250888
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Mar 12, 2025
Report Section
US Insurance