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MA H502
Requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services
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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
Relative to the reimbursement of interpreter services incurred by certain hospitals. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires the reimbursement of the costs incurred by certain healthcare facilities, such as hospitals licensed under Chapter 19 or Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for providing competent interpreter services through sign language and spoken languages. It mandates that the Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance and its contracted health insurers, health plans, and other third-party payers recognize and separately reimburse these facilities for the costs of these interpreter services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H502 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H502.pdf |
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