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MA H92

MA H92
Relative to improving treatment and continuity of care for patients living with HIV


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
10/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to Division of Medical Assistance coverage for the treatment and continuity of care for patients living with HIV. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the treatment and continuity of care for patients living with HIV. It proposes amending Section 10J of Chapter 118E of the General Laws to mandate that the Division of Medical Assistance provide coverage for HIV/AIDS drug treatments that is no more restrictive than the coverage provided by the Massachusetts HIV Drug Assistance Program. The bill also requires the Division to cover new antiretroviral regimens approved by the FDA within 30 days of the final coverage determination by the Massachusetts HIV Drug Assistance Program, and prohibits the use of utilization management tools, such as prior authorization or step edits, that are more restrictive than those used by the Massachusetts HIV Drug Assistance Program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

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