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MA H563

MA H563
To prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services


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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

Relative to insurance coverage for medically necessary services. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services. It requires insurance carriers to pay for health care services ordered by the treating provider if the services are covered under the insured's plan and follow the carrier's clinical review criteria. The bill also limits the timeframe for carriers to recoup payments for claims, prohibiting recoupment more than 90 days after the original payment if the provider can document verifying the insured's eligibility at the time of service. Additionally, the bill prohibits recouping payments if the services were previously deemed medically necessary or the manner of access or provision was previously approved by the carrier.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)

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