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MA H4014
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carmine Gentile
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AI Summary
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Requires all Massachusetts health insurers, including the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurers, to cover collaborative drug therapy provided by pharmacists for opioid use disorder treatment
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Mandates reimbursement rates for pharmacists at levels not less than those provided to other nonphysician practitioners such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants
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Grants pharmacists the same participation rights, plan admission, and registration privileges as other healthcare providers when delivering covered opioid use disorder services
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Applies to multiple insurance types including individual and group plans, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance organizations
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Requires the Division of Medical Assistance to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment to the federal government by June 30, 2025 to implement these coverage requirements
Legislative Description
Authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5210
3/9/2026