An Act providing access to patient protection services for MassHealth consumers

This bill ensures that all MassHealth recipients and their managed care providers have access to the state's existing patient protection standards and procedures. It mandates that the Office of Patient Protection administer these rules and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal waivers if necessary to implement the law. By explicitly including contracted health plans and third-party administrators, the legislation aims to guarantee consistent patient rights enforcement across the entire Medicaid system.