Specifies that information concerning a person's HIV status or HIV testing may be shared with health carriers for certain purposes described under federal law
This bill updates Missouri law to allow health insurance providers to access specific HIV-related medical information for treatment, payment, and health care operations in compliance with federal privacy rules. It directly affects individuals with HIV status, health carriers, and public employees by clarifying when confidential test results can be shared without violating state privacy protections. The legislation removes previous restrictions that prevented such disclosures, ensuring that necessary medical data can flow between patients and their insurers while maintaining strict confidentiality for all other parties.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 28, 2024
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Melanie Stinnett
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