Health Insurance; require reimbursement to pharmacists for certain services and procedures.

HB 557 requires Mississippi health insurers to reimburse pharmacists at least the same rate they pay other non-physician healthcare providers for specific services within a pharmacist’s scope of practice (as defined in §73-21-73) that would otherwise be covered under a policy. This applies to all health insurance policies issued or renewed in Mississippi on or after January 1, 2027. The law ensures pharmacists receive equitable payment for services like medication therapy management or vaccinations that fall within their professional scope. It directly affects pharmacists providing covered services and insurers operating in Mississippi.