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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 prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits health insurance carriers from denying payment for healthcare services solely on the basis that the patient's referral was made by a provider who is not part of the carrier's provider network. It amends various sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish this prohibition across different types of health insurance plans, including those for state employees, municipal employees, Medicaid, individual and group insurance plans, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). The bill aims to ensure that patients can access covered healthcare services regardless of whether the referring provider is in-network or not.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
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/H1121 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1121.pdf |
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