Insurance reimbursement for services performed by a pharmacist within scope of practice; clarify provider rate.

SB 2356 would have required Mississippi insurers to reimburse pharmacists at least the same rate as other nonphysician health care providers for services within their legal scope of practice, such as medication therapy management. It directly affects pharmacists who provide covered services, ensuring they receive equal payment to providers like nurse practitioners. The bill mandates that insurers pay this rate for services that would otherwise be covered if provided by another qualified health care provider. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.