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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to continual insurance coverage of certain prescription medications. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance plans offered in Massachusetts to provide coverage for any prescription medication that was previously prescribed to an insured person for a preexisting condition and covered under the person's prior health insurance plan. The coverage can be for the same medication or a comparable equivalent or generic medication approved to treat the condition, but the prescriber must obtain prior approval from the insurance provider if a generic or equivalent medication is used. The prescriber must submit proof of the preexisting condition and the previous prescription to the insurance provider.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1068 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1068.pdf |
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