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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
For legislation to require insurers to pay nurse midwives the same as physicians for the same service. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase access to nurse-midwifery services by requiring insurers to pay nurse midwives the same amount as licensed physicians for the same services. The bill amends various sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to mandate that insurers, hospital service plans, and health maintenance organizations provide coverage for services rendered by certified nurse midwives and reimburse them at the same rate as licensed physicians in the same geographic area. The bill also prohibits insurers from reducing the reimbursement paid to licensed physicians in order to comply with these provisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Jim Arciero (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Bud Williams (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/H1028 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1028.pdf |
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