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MA H1131
MA H1131Relating to patient cost, benefit and coverage information, choice, and price transparency
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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 patient cost, benefit, and coverage information, choice, and price transparency. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve patient cost, benefit, and coverage transparency in healthcare. It requires health plans and pharmacy benefit managers to provide enrollees, their prescribing practitioners, and their personal representatives with real-time information on drug costs, clinically appropriate alternatives, and applicable utilization management requirements. The bill also prohibits health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting or discouraging the sharing of this information, or from penalizing practitioners for disclosing it to patients. The goal is to empower patients and providers with the data they need to make informed decisions about healthcare services and costs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4411 (on 02/20/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1131 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1131.pdf |
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