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MA H587

MA H587
To require written notice of medical tests outside a patient’s network for insurance purposes


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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 require written notice of medical tests outside a patient’s network for insurance purposes. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires physicians or their practice managers within a patient's insurance network to provide written notice to the patient if they order tests, procedures, or lab work that will be conducted at a facility outside the patient's insurance network. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that patients are aware of any potential out-of-network costs they may incur for medical services.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4333 (on 03/26/2018)

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