MA H4961

Mandates insurance coverage for all medical supplies related to ostomy care and management of surgically created or spontaneous fistulas across Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurers

Requires acute-care hospitals performing ostomy surgery to employ certified ostomy care specialists and provide outpatient follow-up care with certified professionals

Establishes minimum 1-year prescription validity for ostomy supplies and allows physicians to prescribe quantities exceeding standard limits when medically necessary

Requires 72-hour transfer of patient ostomy care records when switching insurers, with no delays to supply orders during transitions

Prohibits non-medical product switching without 1 month's advance notice and product samples; patients may return to original products if substitutes compromise care quality