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MA H988

Relative to patient financial protection


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to regulating separate out-of-pocket insurance limits for prescription drugs, including specialty drugs. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance policies, contracts, and certificates in Massachusetts that provide prescription drug coverage to establish a separate out-of-pocket limit for prescription drugs, including specialty drugs. The out-of-pocket limit cannot exceed the minimum annual deductible for a high-deductible health plan under the federal Internal Revenue Code. This provision applies to policies, contracts, and certificates delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H988
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H988.pdf
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