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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill allows pharmacists to dispense a 30-day supply of insulin in emergency situations, even without the usual prescription authorization from a practitioner. It adds provisions to various state laws, including chapters on group insurance, individual insurance, and Medicaid, to ensure that these emergency insulin dispensations are covered and reimbursed. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Public Health to promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this emergency insulin access provision.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Adam Gómez (D)*,
Nick Collins (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
John Keenan (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2748 (on 04/25/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S651 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S651.pdf |
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