S 618 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling

This bill establishes telehealth parity for nutrition counseling in Massachusetts, requiring insurance plans to pay the same rate for virtual nutrition services as they do for in-person visits. The legislation applies to various insurance types, including behavioral health plans, health insurance, and hospital service corporations, ensuring that licensed dietitians and nutritionists receive equal reimbursement for remote sessions delivered via video or phone. By mandating equal payment rates, the law aims to make remote nutrition counseling more accessible and financially viable for providers without altering the scope of services covered.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 9, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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