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Miss. Code Ann. § 41-146-1 Legislative findings and purpose
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(1) The Legislature finds that rare diseases collectively affect a substantial number of residents of the State of Mississippi and frequently result in delayed diagnosis, limited treatment options, fragmented care delivery, and significant financial burdens for patients and their…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-146-11 Coordination and oversight
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(1) The Department of Insurance shall consult with the council and the task force to monitor emerging coverage barriers related to rare disease therapies. (2) The council may accept and review written complaints from patients, providers, or advocacy organizations regarding altern…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-146-13 Reporting requirements
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(1) No later than December 1 of each year, the task force, in collaboration with the Department of Insurance, shall submit a written report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the relevant legislative committees. (2) The repo…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-146-3 Definitions
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(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as provided in this section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(a) “Rare disease” means a disease or condition affecting a small percentage of the population, including conditions designated un…