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MA H1292

MA H1292
Providing access to patient protection services for MassHealth consumers


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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 providing access to patient protection services for all residents. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide access to patient protection services for all residents covered under MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. It requires that individuals covered by MassHealth, its contracted health plans, and third-party administrators have access to the standards and procedures established under sections 12, 13, and 14 of chapter 176O of the state's General Laws. These standards will be administered and enforced by the Office of Patient Protection, which was established by section 16 of chapter 6D. The bill also directs the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Division of Medical Assistance to request waivers from any federal laws or regulations that may impede the effective implementation of this act.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5201 (on 10/13/2022)

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