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Introduced
04/27/2020
04/27/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660).
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote continuity of care for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Massachusetts. It requires various insurance providers, including the state's Group Insurance Commission, as well as individual and group health plans, to provide coverage for drugs that an individual has already been prescribed and taking for the modification of their MS symptoms. The bill also includes a one-time 30-day transition fill for these medications when an individual's coverage changes, to ensure their treatment is not disrupted. Certain exceptions are made for new, unreviewed drugs or samples, or drugs prescribed outside of the FDA's approved indication.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
John Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
John Keenan (D),
David Linsky (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Donald Wong (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Financial Services (Joint)
Last Action
Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2660 | 04/28/2020 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2660.pdf | 04/28/2020 |
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