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MA S604

Relative to removing barriers to non-opioid pain management


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to removing barriers to non-opioid pain management. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to remove barriers to non-opioid pain management by amending sections of the Acts of 2018 to prohibit insurance policies, contracts, and plans from requiring preauthorization for alternative pain management services identified by the Division of Insurance as necessary to comply with the established guidelines. The bill applies to any insurance coverage considered "creditable coverage" within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)

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