HB856

Advanced, metastatic cancer; delete repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy before covering certain drugs to treat.

Complete·3/16/26

Mississippi HB856 removes repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy for advanced, metastatic cancer drugs.

Mississippi HB856 reenacts provisions that prohibit health benefit plans from requiring step therapy or fail-first protocols before covering certain prescription drugs for advanced, metastatic cancer and associated conditions. The bill also outlines the process for prescribing practitioners to request an override of insurer restrictions on medication. The act takes effect from and after June 30, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

51 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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History

Mar 16

Approved by Governor

Mar 9

Senate

Enrolled Bill Signed

Mar 6

House

Enrolled Bill Signed