Miss. Code § 83-9-203

Current through 5/14/2024
Section 83-9-203 - Purpose

It is the purpose of the Legislature to establish a mechanism to allow the availability of a health insurance program and to allow the availability of health and accident insurance coverage to those citizens of this state who (a) because of health conditions cannot secure such coverage, or (b) desire to obtain or continue health insurance coverage under any state or federal program designed to enable persons to obtain or maintain health insurance coverage. It is further the purpose of the Legislature to establish a mechanism to assist the Commissioner of Insurance with the creation, implementation or operation of an exchange.

Miss. Code § 83-9-203

Laws, 1991, ch. 593, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1995, ch. 490, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 311, § 2; Laws, 2009, ch. 385, § 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. (number not assigned at time of publication), HB 1647,§ 5, eff. 5/14/2024.