H 4608 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to improve access to health care for people with Long COVID

This bill creates a state-funded pilot program to help people with Long COVID access better healthcare in Massachusetts. It requires the health department to develop a "patient navigation" service that connects patients with medical specialists, social support (like transportation or housing help), and resources to address daily challenges. The program must reduce barriers to care, study related conditions (such as ME/CFS or heart disease), and include input from Long COVID patients through a consumer advisory board. The department must report on the pilot's progress within one year, including participation numbers and recommendations for expansion.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
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Governor
Introduced Oct 16, 2025 Last action Jun 17, 2026
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Oct 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Oct 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Public Health
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0 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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