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MA H1612
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tackey Chan
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 176H of Massachusetts General Laws to create a new category called "independent prepaid legal services plan" defined as non-indemnity plans where organizations contract directly with independent attorneys and pay them through capitated arrangements with no additional reimbursement for specified services
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Exempts independent prepaid legal services plans from regulation under Chapter 176H, which governs insured and membership legal services plans
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Plans qualifying for exemption must provide legal services to members or dependents through organizations that contract with independent attorneys rather than reimburse for services
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Filed by Representative Tackey Chan (2nd Norfolk) on January 13, 2025, with co-sponsors from 13th and 20th Middlesex districts
Legislative Description
Relative to independent prepaid legal services plans
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025