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MA H1222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sally Kerans

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits licensed health insurers from requiring annual re-authorizations for prescription drugs prescribed to treat chronic diseases
  • Applies to insurers regulated under chapters 32A, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G of Massachusetts General Laws (covering state employee insurance, MassHealth, and various commercial insurers)
  • Covers prescriptions written by physicians, physician's assistants, or nurse practitioners
  • Chronic diseases specifically listed include diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, stroke, and respiratory disease
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 3757 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to prescription medication re-authorization

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing9/18/2025
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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