Health insurance; prohibit insurers from discriminating against durable medical equipment and set reimbursement rate.

SB 2008 would have prohibited Mississippi health insurers and managed-care companies from discriminating against accredited durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers, such as those providing wheelchairs or oxygen equipment. It required these insurers to reimburse DME suppliers at least at the state Medicaid rate for the full duration of a patient's valid prescription, paid monthly without interruption. The bill directly affected DME suppliers, patients needing ongoing equipment, and insurers by setting a minimum reimbursement standard. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.