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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
Relative to health insurance coverage for epinephrine injectors. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for appropriate weight-based dosages of epinephrine injectors, including both auto-injectors and pre-filled syringes approved by the FDA for the administration of epinephrine. The bill applies to state employees, Medicaid/MassHealth plans, individual and group policies, and health maintenance organizations, and prohibits these plans from imposing higher deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or out-of-pocket limits on epinephrine injectors compared to other prescribed drugs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
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/H1054 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1054.pdf |
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