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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address barriers to accessing HIV prevention medication. It requires health insurance policies in Massachusetts to cover HIV prevention drugs without any cost-sharing, prior authorization, or step therapy requirements. The bill defines "HIV prevention drug" broadly to include any pre-exposure prophylaxis drug approved by the FDA, as well as related services like doctor visits, testing, and adherence counseling. The commissioner of the Division of Insurance, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is tasked with implementing the provisions of this bill.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Julian Cyr (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
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/S619 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S619.pdf |
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