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MA H1406

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prior authorizations for community long-term care services addressing chronic conditions would be valid for up to 5 years, covering the duration of prescribed services

  • Chronic conditions are defined as health conditions expected to last longer than one year, including intellectual or developmental disabilities

  • Covered community long-term care services include Adult Day Health, Adult Foster Care, Group Adult Foster Care, Day Habilitation, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant Services, and Frail Elder Waiver services

  • Service authorizations conducted by Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) for services they do not directly provide would automatically constitute MassHealth prior authorizations

  • Service plans may still be modified at the request of the member or primary care provider when a member's condition or service needs change

Legislative Description

To improve continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

9/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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