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MA H4014

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carmine Gentile

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandates reimbursement rates for pharmacists at levels not less than those provided to other nonphysician practitioners such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants

  • Grants pharmacists the same participation rights, plan admission, and registration privileges as other healthcare providers when delivering covered opioid use disorder services

  • Applies to multiple insurance types including individual and group plans, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance organizations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Financial Services4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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