MA S596

Bill

MA S596

Relative to full application of telemedicine coverage

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/06/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the use of interactive audio, video or other electronic media for the purpose of medical diagnosis, consultation or treatment. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand coverage for telemedicine services in Massachusetts. It defines "telemedicine" as the use of interactive audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment, excluding the use of audio-only telephone, fax, or email. The bill allows insurers, including MassHealth, to limit coverage of telemedicine services to approved provider networks. It also permits insurers to impose deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance requirements for telemedicine services, as long as they do not exceed those for in-person consultations. Additionally, the bill requires that coverage for telemedicine services be consistent with coverage for in-person healthcare services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Brian Ashe (D), Donnie Berthiaume (R), Anne Gobi (D), Mike Moore (D), Brian Murray (D), Susannah Whipps (I),

Last Action

Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/06/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S596

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S596
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S596.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1002	Expanding access to telemedicine services	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1050	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1110	Relative providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiogram and concussion analysis for persons under the age of 18/JJ's Bill	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H1115	Relative to the care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1116	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1715	Relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment	Accompanied a study order, see H4450	Similar To
H947	Relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H960	Expanding automobile insurance coverage options to include the diminished value of automobiles	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
S2340	Relative to health insurance benefits for state employees	Accompanied a study order, see S2545	Similar To
S597	Providing coverage for hearing aids	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To
S613	Relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS	New draft substituted, see S2935	Similar To

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