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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 to direct MassHealth to fully implement consumer choice of physician assistant services. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to fully implement consumer choice of physician assistant services under MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. It does this by amending the state's health insurance laws to explicitly recognize physician assistants as qualified primary care providers within MassHealth, and by requiring the secretary of health and human services to collaborate with insurance carriers, including the state's Medicaid program, to ensure physician assistant services are covered.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H623 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H623.pdf |
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