MA H1160

Bill

MA H1160

Relative to unilateral contract changes

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to unilateral health care provider contract changes. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate unilateral contract changes between healthcare providers and insurance carriers (also referred to as "carriers") or the Group Insurance Commission (GIC). The bill prohibits contracts that allow for termination without cause and requires carriers or the GIC to provide a written statement to a provider for any involuntary disenrollment. Additionally, the bill restricts carriers and the GIC from making unilateral changes to material contract terms, such as fee schedules or covered services, unless the change is required by law and the provider is given at least 90 days' notice before the end of the contract term. However, the bill allows for mutually-agreed upon contract amendments between providers and carriers or the GIC.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Frank Moran (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1160

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1160
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1160.pdf

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H4975	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
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S733	Relative to unilateral contract changes	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To
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