An Act relative to direct primary care

This bill prohibits health insurance carriers in Massachusetts from denying payment for covered medical services simply because the referral was made by a doctor who is not part of the insurer's preferred network. The legislation directly affects patients seeking care from out-of-network providers and the insurance companies that currently manage provider networks. By amending multiple state laws, the act ensures that insurers must pay for services regardless of whether the referring physician is in-network, thereby removing a specific barrier to accessing direct primary care. Additionally, the bill includes separate amendments to drug prescribing laws to clarify how controlled substances can be dispensed.