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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address barriers to accessing HIV prevention medication. It would require health insurance policies in Massachusetts to provide coverage for HIV prevention drugs without any cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other restrictions that could delay or prevent their dispensing. The bill defines "HIV prevention drug" as any pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication approved by the FDA, along with related services like office visits, laboratory testing, and adherence counseling. The commissioner of the division of insurance, in consultation with the health and human services secretary, would be responsible for implementing the provisions of this bill.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (35)
Jack Lewis (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Shirley Arriaga (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Judith García (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Meghan Kilcoyne (D),
David Linsky (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4854 (on 07/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1085 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1085.pdf |
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