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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 provide coverage for long acting reversible contraceptives. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide coverage for long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) in Massachusetts. It requires the state's Medicaid program, as well as individual and group health insurance plans, to cover the insertion and removal of LARCs, and to increase the reimbursement rate for these services by at least $299, effective January 1, 2020. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Public Health to develop and implement a training program to expand the number of clinicians and practices equipped to provide LARCs, addressing best practices for patient counseling, implant placement and removal, and addressing administrative barriers. The bill also specifies that postpartum visits should be billed separately from prenatal care and childbirth, beginning January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Carlos González (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chynah Tyler (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/H1119 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1119.pdf |
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