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MA H4068
MA H4068Relative to diabetic financial protection, assistance, and additional healthcare coverage
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Introduced
06/29/2023
06/29/2023
In Committee
08/24/2023
08/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to health insurance coverage for diabetic products. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes price caps on various diabetic products and services, such as test strips, lancets, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and oral diabetes medications. It also requires health insurance providers to limit out-of-pocket costs to no more than $100 per month for patients who require three or more distinct diabetic medications, supplies, or equipment. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the MassHealth program, the state's Medicaid program, must provide additional coverage for diabetic products. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4068 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4068.pdf |
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