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MA H2239

MA H2239
Relative to urgent care centers and MassHealth patients


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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 the use of urgent care centers by MassHealth patients. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to require the Department of Public Health to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the definition and licensing of urgent care centers. Importantly, the bill stipulates that residents enrolled in MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program, shall not require a referral from a primary care provider to obtain services or care from an urgent care center.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2239
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2239.pdf
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