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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S604 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S604.pdf |
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