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MA H1288
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ted Philips
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AI Summary
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Requires insurers to reimburse licensed dietitians/nutritionists for medical nutrition therapy delivered via telehealth (video or audio-only phone) at the same rate as in-person services
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Defines "medical nutrition therapy" as nutrition care services provided by licensed dietitians/nutritionists for prevention, delay, management, or treatment of diseases or conditions
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Amends existing telehealth parity laws from Chapter 260 of 2020 to add medical nutrition therapy alongside behavioral health services already covered
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Applies to all major insurance types: state employee health plans (Chapter 32A), MassHealth (Chapter 118E), commercial insurers (Chapter 175), Blue Cross Blue Shield plans (Chapters 176A/176B), HMOs (Chapter 176G), and other health organizations (Chapter 176I)
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Filed by Representative Edward R. Philips (8th Norfolk) on January 16, 2025, and referred to the Financial Services Committee
Legislative Description
Relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
8/28/2025