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MA S894
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Montigny
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AI Summary
- Prohibits health insurance carriers from charging co-payments or deductibles for prescriptions and medical devices prescribed by a physician for treatment or maintenance of chronic diseases, illnesses, or conditions
- Amends Chapter 176J of Massachusetts General Laws by adding new Section 14A
- Directs the Department of Public Health to adopt regulations defining what qualifies as a chronic disease, illness, or condition under this law
- Sponsored by Senator Mark C. Montigny (Second Bristol and Plymouth district), filed January 17, 2025
- Similar legislation was previously filed as Senate Bill 784 in the 2023-2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relative to coverage for chronic illness
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2931
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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