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MA H1133
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marjorie Decker
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AI Summary
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Requires all health insurance policies in Massachusetts that cover prescription drugs to establish a separate out-of-pocket limit specifically for prescription drugs, including specialty drugs
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Caps the prescription drug out-of-pocket limit at the federal high deductible health plan minimum annual deductible amount under IRS Code Section 223 (currently $1,600 for self-only coverage and $3,200 for family coverage in 2024)
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Applies to multiple insurance types: standard insurance policies (Chapter 175), hospital service plans (Chapter 176A), medical service agreements (Chapter 176B), and health maintenance organizations (Chapter 176G)
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Defines "out-of-pocket limit" to include cost-sharing expenditures as defined under the Affordable Care Act that relate to prescription drug coverage
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Takes effect for all applicable policies delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relative to patient financial protection
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4492
9/18/2025