Essential disability-related services for children; require Medicaid and private insurance coverage.
SB 2568 requires Mississippi Medicaid and private insurance companies to cover essential disability-related services for children under 18, including communication devices, in-home nursing, behavioral therapy, developmental services, and necessary medical supplies. It directly affects children with disabilities and their families, as well as insurance providers regulated by the state. Key provisions mandate timely authorization for these services and prohibit repeated or unsupported denial of coverage. The bill aims to ensure consistent access to critical care without unnecessary administrative barriers.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Medicaid;Insurance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Bradford Blackmon
DDemocratic
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