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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 certain healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollectible patient obligations after insurance. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain healthcare carriers to reimburse healthcare providers for at least 65% of uncollected patient co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles after the provider has made reasonable collection efforts. It defines these key terms and outlines the requirements for the provider to submit a request for reimbursement, including documentation of their collection efforts. The bill also requires the state Division of Insurance to promulgate regulations consistent with Medicare's reasonable collection efforts, and mandates carriers to provide annual reports to the Division on the total amount of uncollected and reimbursed co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
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/H976 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H976.pdf |
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