H 4338 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to reduce inequities in access to medical procedures

This bill prohibits health insurance carriers from lowering reimbursement rates for doctors' evaluation/management or procedural services solely because the provider also billed other covered services (like minor surgery) on the same day. It directly affects medical providers and insurers by voiding any contract terms allowing such payment reductions. The key provision ensures providers aren't penalized financially for delivering multiple covered services during a single patient visit, promoting fair payment for comprehensive care.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 31, 2025 Last action Aug 4, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Aug 4, 2026
Committee
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jul 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jul 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Financial Services
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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