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MA S1792

Sweet 16 Provider Training Act


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to create a Sweet 16 Provider Training Act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill, the Sweet 16 Provider Training Act, aims to create a comprehensive training program for 16-year-olds to become certified healthcare providers. The key provisions include: providing free training to all 16-year-olds on what a healthcare provider is and the services they can provide, guiding them through the process of obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Employer Identification Number (EIN), and enrolling in a no-cost healthcare insurance plan as a provider, teaching them how to file insurance claims and get paid for their services, and establishing a trust to fund the provider education, registration, and training programs. The goal is to equip young people with the knowledge and tools to become lifelong, paid healthcare providers, expanding the pool of qualified providers and improving access to healthcare services.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)

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