MA S2295

Bill

MA S2295

To increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks

Introduced
07/18/2019

In Committee
07/29/2019

Crossed Over
07/25/2019

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

SENATE, July 18, 2019 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks (Senate, No. 610),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2295).

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Carriers must ensure the accuracy of information in their provider directories, including updating directories at least monthly. Directories must be searchable and publicly accessible without requiring an account or personal information. 2. The Division of Insurance will establish a task force to develop recommendations on ensuring accurate and up-to-date electronic posting of carrier provider directories, including measures to ensure providers promptly inform carriers of changes in their status (e.g., no longer accepting new patients). 3. The Division will promulgate regulations implementing the bill's requirements and the task force's recommendations by April 1, 2020. Carriers must ensure the accuracy of their directories per the regulations by July 1, 2020. The bill aims to improve consumers' ability to access accurate information about the providers in their insurance networks, which is important for making informed healthcare decisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

Last Action

Accompanied H913 (on 07/31/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2295

(11 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2295
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2295.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2245	Relative to the size of the Group Insurance Commission board	Accompanied a study order, see H4722	Similar To
H2627	Relative to film tax credit transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H3746	Relative to insurance premium criteria	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H4012	Relative to children’s health and wellness	Reported by H4210	Similar To
H4210	Relative to children’s health and wellness	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 124 of the Acts of 2019	Similar To
H913	To increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks	New draft substituted, see H4012	Replaced by
S2289	Relative to public safety and transparency by transportation network companies	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2416	Prohibiting discrimination in insurance on the basis of having a naloxone prescription	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To
S597	Providing coverage for hearing aids	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To
S623	Relative to special insurance brokers	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To
S637	Relative to interstate branching of a credit union and the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To

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