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MA H1093

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health insurers from seeking subrogation or reimbursement from individuals who settle personal injury, medical malpractice, dental malpractice, podiatric malpractice, or wrongful death claims against third parties

  • Creates a conclusive legal presumption that settlements do not include compensation for health care costs, lost earnings, or other economic losses already paid or owed by an insurer

  • Protects settling individuals from being deemed in violation of their insurance contract or having acted against insurer rights by entering into such settlements

  • Applies to health insurance companies, the Group Insurance Commission, medical and hospital service plans (Chapters 176A, 176B, 176C), and health maintenance organizations (Chapter 176G)

  • Classifies violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance under Chapter 176D

Legislative Description

Prohibiting certain insurance liens

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4931

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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