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MA H963

MA H963
Relative to costs for treatment and management of diabetes


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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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