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MA H929
Requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services
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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 reimbursement of interpreter services incurred by certain hospitals. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services in certain healthcare facilities. Specifically, it proposes to amend the state's Medicaid law to mandate that the costs of providing interpreter services through sign and spoken languages be recognized and separately reimbursed by the state's Medicaid program and its contracted health insurers, health plans, and other third-party payers. The bill also requires private insurance carriers and behavioral health management firms to recognize and separately reimburse these interpreter service costs for facilities licensed under the state's mental health and public health laws.
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/H929 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H929.pdf |
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