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MA S810
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Oliveira
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AI Summary
- Prohibits health insurance carriers from reducing payment for evaluation and management or procedural services solely because a provider billed other services (such as minor surgery) on the same day
- Renders void any provider agreement provisions that allow for such same-day billing reductions
- Limits obligations for carriers providing only administrative services to recommending coverage authorization to third-party payors
- Amends Section 16 of Chapter 176O of Massachusetts General Laws
- Filed by Senator Jacob R. Oliveira on January 14, 2025; similar bill (S.699) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
To reduce inequities in access to medical procedures
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
12/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing12/4/2025
Financial Services2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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