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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Commission on Acupuncture and Wellness within the Department of Public Health to study and make recommendations on the integration of acupuncture services into the healthcare system in Massachusetts. The bill also mandates that all individual and group accident and health insurance policies, health service contracts, and group health maintenance contracts provide coverage for acupuncture and oriental medicine-based diagnosis and treatment in the areas of pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse treatment, and nausea. Additionally, the bill prohibits third-party payers from differentiating reimbursement rates for acupuncture services based on provider type, and only licensed acupuncturists or medical doctors shall be reimbursed for acupuncture services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S722 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S722.pdf |
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