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MA S1578
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a pilot patient navigation program for Long COVID patients, using the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) definition of Long COVID
- Patient navigators would help with clinical needs including identifying subspecialty care, scheduling appointments, coordinating communication among providers, and optimizing insurance and disability coverage
- Program addresses social support needs including transportation, language interpretation, food and housing insecurity, unemployment assistance, and connections to community organizations
- Department of Public Health must develop standardized training guidelines for Long COVID patient navigators and establish reimbursement for navigator services
- Report required within one year of implementation to the legislature covering services provided, patient participation by region, and recommendations on expanding the pilot program
Legislative Description
Measuring the impact of Long COVID in the Commonwealth
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2931
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing9/4/2025
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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