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MA S754
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dylan Fernandes
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AI Summary
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Expands the types of healthcare providers authorized to diagnose and treat autism spectrum disorder to include licensed nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, in addition to physicians
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Amends multiple sections of Massachusetts General Laws governing health insurance coverage, including state employee insurance (Chapter 32A), MassHealth (Chapter 118E), and private insurers (Chapters 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G)
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Updates definitions of "pharmacy care" and "treatment of autism spectrum disorders" across all affected insurance statutes to recognize the expanded provider categories
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Modifies disability verification requirements under Chapter 15C to allow nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to sign verification documents
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Applies to all health insurance policies delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, with form filings subject to Commissioner of Insurance approval
Legislative Description
Relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2787
12/4/2025