MA S2523

Bill

MA S2523

To increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks

Introduced
05/14/2018

In Committee
06/04/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2523).

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks. It requires insurance carriers to ensure the accuracy of information in their provider directories, update directories monthly, and provide print copies upon request. The bill establishes a task force to develop recommendations for standardizing processes for providers to update information and for carriers to include certain details in their directories, such as provider specialties and accessibility. The commissioner of insurance is directed to promulgate regulations based on the task force's recommendations and conduct quarterly progress reports until the new requirements are fully implemented.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

House concurred (on 06/06/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2523

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2523
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2523.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1332	Providing health insurance coverage to the surviving children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H1372	Relative to retirement and health insurance benefits in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H331	Relative to greater transparency and accountability for out of district placement costs	Accompanied a new draft, see H4390	Similar To
H4921	Relative to the health insurance and other benefits in the town of East Brookfield	Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
H4977	Relative to health insurance benefits for certain retirees in the town of Pembroke	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 419 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H626	To amend Section 3, Chapter 111M of the General Laws relative to Massachusetts residents living in a foreign country and health insurance penalties	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
S1384	Relative to eligibility for state group health insurance	Accompanied a study order, see S2491	Similar To
S528	To increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks	Accompanied a new draft, see S2523	Replaces

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