Missouri § 354.027 - Discrimination in coverage or reimbursement for covered service by licensed persons, prohibited.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 354.027 — Discrimination in coverage or reimbursement for covered service by licensed persons, prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 354.027. Discrimination in coverage or reimbursement for covered service by licensed persons, prohibited.
A health services corporation which provides its members or beneficiaries with coverage for certain services, or reimbursement therefor, shall provide such coverage or reimbursement in all situations in which the covered service is performed by a person duly licensed to perform such service. No health services corporation may discriminate in its coverage or reimbursement amounts for covered services among persons duly licensed to provide such covered services. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any federally qualified health maintenance organization. This section shall apply to all contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 1984. This section shall apply only to persons duly licensed as physicians, surgeons, optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, psychologists, pharmacists, pharmacies, or podiatrists, as defined by and in accordance with the statutes of the state of Missouri.
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(L. 1983 H.B. 127, A.L. 1993 H.B. 709)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 354.027
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 354.027 cover?
Section 354.027 ("Discrimination in coverage or reimbursement for covered service by licensed persons, prohibited.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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 Missouri § 354.027?
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Is this the official text of Missouri law?
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How does Missouri § 354.027 apply to my situation?
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