MA S542

Bill

Relative to communications between health insurers and patients

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to communications between health insurers and patients. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 176O of the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit health insurers, their representatives, and accountable care organizations from initiating communications with patients or their families regarding end-of-life treatment options or emergency code status responses without the knowledge or presence of the patient's treating physician. The bill aims to ensure that such sensitive communications are made with the involvement of the patient's healthcare provider.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Michael Brady (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2543 (on 02/18/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S542

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S542
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S542.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1511	Relative to privileged communications	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H383	Relative to a 5G technology task force	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2543	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Financial Services to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to financial services issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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