Bill
HB 119
Mississippi bill requiring health insurers to reimburse pharmacists for clinical services beyond prescription filling to expand accessible care access.
HB 119 would require health insurance plans in Mississippi to reimburse pharmacists directly for providing certain clinical services and procedures beyond traditional prescription dispensing. The bill aims to expand the scope of pharmacy practice and ensure pharmacists are compensated for healthcare services they're qualified to deliver.
Pharmacists are often the most accessible healthcare providers in many communities, yet they traditionally receive reimbursement only for dispensing medications. Expanding reimbursement could increase patient access to preventive care, medication therapy management, and minor procedures (such as vaccinations or screenings) while potentially reducing strain on physician offices. However, the bill's failure in committee suggests legislative resistance to the proposal.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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