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MA H992
Relative to controlling healthcare cost growth for consumers by directing carriers to constrain the variation in payment to providers within their networks
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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 the rates of reimbursement paid to providers within the carrier’s network. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to control healthcare cost growth for consumers by directing insurance carriers to constrain the variation in payments to providers within their networks. The key provisions require each carrier to annually submit materials to the commissioner attesting that the rates of reimbursement paid to providers within their network vary by no more than 30 percent. This provision would take effect for carriers licensed by the Division no later than January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
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/H992 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H992.pdf |
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