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MA S643

Promoting consumer choice in health care


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to health insurance coverage by athletic trainers. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance plans that provide coverage for certain health services or medical conditions to reimburse licensed athletic trainers for those covered services, as long as the athletic trainers are acting within the scope of their practice and with a referral from a physician. The bill specifies that the reimbursement and coverage for athletic trainer services must be no more restrictive than the coverage for the same services provided by other healthcare providers. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent or impede the provision or coverage of healthcare services by licensed athletic trainers.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2917 (on 06/09/2022)

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