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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
For legislation to prevent medical bills from eroding an injury victim’s compensation received through a settlement or court award. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to conform private subrogation policy with public subrogation policy. It amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to limit the lien or right of reimbursement or subrogation that health maintenance organizations, group or individual medical insurers, or disability insurers can assert on a person's recovery or settlement from another person for damages related to their injuries. The bill requires that the insurer's claim be limited to a proportionate share of the recovery, based on the ratio of the benefits provided for covered services to the total value of the injured person's tort damages. The bill also allows either the entity that provided benefits or the injured person to petition the court to determine the reasonableness of the settlement and the fair allocation of amounts payable.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4705 (on 06/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H987 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H987.pdf |
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