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MA H587
MA H587To require written notice of medical tests outside a patient’s network for insurance purposes
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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 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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H587 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H587.pdf |
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