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MA H1118

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Cusack

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Health insurance plans must maintain adequate staffing during evenings, weekends, and holidays to process prior authorization requests
  • All prior authorization requests must receive a response within 24 hours of receipt
  • Prior authorization is defined as a provider's submission to a patient's insurer seeking approval for a service or benefit the treating provider deems necessary
  • Applies to all health insurance plans as defined under Chapter 6D of Massachusetts law

Legislative Description

Relative to prior authorization requests

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5066

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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