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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 176D of the General Laws to require insurers to directly and promptly pay ambulance service providers who provide emergency ambulance services to the insurer's insured, even if the ambulance service provider is not under contract with the insurer. The payment must be made at the rate established by the municipality from where the patient was transported, and the ambulance service provider cannot bill the insured for any amount beyond the patient's coinsurance, co-payments, or deductibles. This bill is intended to ensure that insured individuals receive prompt emergency ambulance services without facing additional financial burdens.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Michael Brady (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Sarah Peake (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5160 (on 12/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H946 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H946.pdf |
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