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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthcare coverage for telehealth. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance healthcare coverage for telehealth services in Massachusetts. It requires insurance plans to cover telehealth services, including reimbursement for interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency or who are deaf or hard of hearing. The bill also establishes a Digital Bridge Pilot Program to support telehealth services and devices for underserved communities, as well as a Digital Health Navigator Tech Literacy Pilot Program to provide hands-on assistance for patients to access telehealth. Additionally, the bill creates task forces to explore interstate medical licensure compacts and reciprocity agreements for various healthcare professions to improve access to telehealth across state lines.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4879 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3585 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3585.pdf |
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