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MA H968
Requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services
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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 the reimbursement of interpreter services incurred by certain hospitals. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend Massachusetts law to require the Division of Medical Assistance and its contracted health insurers, health plans, and other entities to recognize and separately reimburse healthcare facilities licensed under the state's public health laws for the costs of providing competent interpreter services in sign and spoken languages. The bill also mandates that insurance carriers and behavioral health managers, as defined in state law, must similarly recognize and reimburse these facilities for the costs of interpreter services.
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
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H968 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H968.pdf |
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