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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to access to patient protection services for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide MassHealth consumers (a state-run Medicaid program) with access to patient protection services established under existing laws. Specifically, it requires MassHealth, its contracted health plans, and third-party administrators to follow the standards and procedures set forth in sections 12, 13, and 14 of Chapter 176O of the Massachusetts General Laws. These standards will be administered and enforced by the Office of Patient Protection, and the state's Executive Office of Health and Human Services and Division of Medical Assistance will request any necessary federal waivers to ensure the effective implementation of this bill.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1225 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1225.pdf |
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