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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to prescription drug voice synthesizers. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires insurance policies that provide prescription drug coverage to also cover the expense of a medically prescribed voice synthesizer used in connection with a prescription container that provides audible information for people who are legally blind or visually impaired. The bill also directs the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to adopt regulations to implement and provide information about this new coverage requirement within 90 days of the bill's effective date. Additionally, the bill allows individuals, institutions, businesses, and other organizations that regularly serve disabled persons to inform those persons of the availability of the voice synthesizer.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 04/30/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S569 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S569.pdf |
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