MA S584

Bill

MA S584

To provide access to patient protection for all Massachusetts citizens

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide access to patient protection services for all Massachusetts citizens. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill ensures that all Massachusetts citizens have access to patient protection standards and procedures outlined in specific sections of Chapter 176O of Massachusetts law, which are to be managed and enforced by the Office of Patient Protection, a state agency established under Chapter 111. Additionally, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Division of Insurance are directed to seek exemptions, known as waivers, from any existing laws or regulations that might hinder the effective implementation of these patient protection measures.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Jennifer Flanagan (D)*, Jennifer Benson (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Stephen DiNatale (D), Brian Joyce (D), Jason Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), Angelo Scaccia (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S584

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S584	11/24/2016
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S584	04/16/2015
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S584.pdf	04/16/2015

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