Mississippi § 83-9-6 - 4.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-9-6 — 4., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-9-6. 4.
An individual or group health insurance policy providing prescription drug coverage in the state shall permit and apply a prorated daily cost-sharing rate to prescriptions that are dispensed by a network pharmacy for a partial supply if the prescriber or pharmacist determines the fill or refill to be in the best interest of the patient and the patient requests or agrees to a partial supply for the purpose of synchronizing the patient’s medications. No individual or group health insurance policy providing prescription drug coverage shall deny coverage for the dispensing of a medication that is dispensed by a network pharmacy on the basis that the dispensing is for a partial supply if the prescriber or pharmacist determines the fill or refill to be in the best interest of the patient and the patient requests or agrees to a partial supply for the purpose of synchronizing the patient’s medications. No individual or group health insurance policy providing prescription drug coverage shall use payment structures incorporating prorated dispensing fees. Dispensing fees for partially filled or refilled prescriptions shall be paid in full for each prescription dispensed, regardless of any prorated daily cost-sharing rate for the beneficiary or fee paid for alignment services. The provisions of this section shall be fully applicable to any managed health care delivery entities including the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan and the Mississippi Medicaid Program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 83-9-6
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-9-6 cover?
Section 83-9-6 ("4.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 83-9-6?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-9-6" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Mississippi official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Mississippi attorney.
How does Mississippi § 83-9-6 apply to my situation?
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