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MA H1386
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Mahoney
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AI Summary
- Establishes a uniform electronic reporting system that healthcare providers must use before sending overdue medical bills to debt collection agencies
- Defines "significant medical debt" as any medical debt exceeding $200 owed by an individual
- Requires collection of demographic data on medical debt rates by race, gender identity, disability status, income level, veteran status, age, insurance status, and other categories
- Prohibits credit reporting agencies from including medical debt information on consumer credit reports, including debt not yet reported to state health authorities, debt already paid/settled, or debt less than one year old
- Funds the reporting system through the Healthcare Payment Reform Fund and makes data accessible to state agencies including the Department of Public Health and Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Legislative Description
To ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
5/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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