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MA S810

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Oliveira

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

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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