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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 relative to women’s health. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve access to long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) in Massachusetts. It would require Medicaid, as well as private health plans and insurance policies, to provide coverage for the insertion and removal of LARCs, and increase the reimbursement rate for providers. The bill also 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. Additionally, it specifies that postpartum visits should be billed separately from prenatal care and childbirth, effective January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2543 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S549 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S549.pdf |
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