Protecting Patient Access to Physician-Administered Drugs Act; create.

HB 17, the "Protecting Patient Access to Physician-Administered Drugs Act," prevents health insurance companies from refusing to cover or charging extra fees for drugs that must be administered by a doctor (like certain IV treatments or injections). It requires insurers to pay doctors and clinics the agreed-upon rate or wholesale cost for these drugs when medically necessary, and prohibits patients from being charged additional fees to get them from their regular provider. The law directly affects patients covered by health insurance, physicians, clinics, and insurance companies in Mississippi. It became law without the governor’s signature in March 2025.