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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to costs for treatment and management of diabetes. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes limits on out-of-pocket costs for the treatment of diabetes. Specifically, it sets maximum deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance amounts for insulin ($25 for a 30-day supply), prescribed oral diabetes medications that influence blood sugar levels ($50 for a 30-day supply), and other diabetes-related items ($100) for various state-regulated health plans, including the Group Insurance Commission plan, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. The bill is declared an emergency law to ensure the immediate implementation of these cost-sharing limits.
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
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H963 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H963.pdf |
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