HB557

Requires health insurers to reimburse pharmacists for services within their scope of practice at rates equal to other nonphysician providers.

Mississippi HB557 mandates that health insurers provide reimbursement to pharmacists for services and procedures within their scope of practice at rates equal to those for other nonphysician health care providers. This applies if the service or procedure would otherwise be covered under the policy. The act aims to ensure fair compensation for pharmacists' services, aligning their reimbursement rates with those of other nonphysician providers. The provisions take effect from July 1, 2026.