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MA S784

MA S784
Relative to coverage for chronic illness

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to coverage for chronic illness. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit health insurance carriers from charging co-payments or deductibles for prescriptions or devices that are prescribed by a physician and are necessary for the treatment or maintenance of a chronic disease, illness, or condition. The bill instructs the Department of Public Health to adopt regulations to further define what constitutes a chronic disease, illness, or condition for the purposes of this law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2492 (on 10/30/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S784 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S784.pdf 03/11/2023
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