Healthcare

introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 9, 2025

HD 4804: The annual report of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (under Section 80 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) certifying and outlining how the health benefit plans under the office of Medicaid, and their contractors, comply with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act for calendar year 2024

This bill requires Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report certifying how Medicaid health benefit plans and their contractors comply with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act for 2024. The report must outline specific steps taken to ensure these plans provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment as for physical health conditions. This affects Medicaid health plans and their contractors operating in Massachusetts, ensuring transparency about their adherence to federal parity requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires certification of Medicaid compliance with federal mental health parity law, ensuring equal coverage for mental health vs physical health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2060: An Act establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2060) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for caregivers, providing direct tax relief aligning with 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income' indicator under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit for families caring for Alzheimer's/dementia patients, supporting caregiver access to healthcare-related care services and reducing financial burden on families managing health conditions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 842: An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to offer financial assistance for medical debt to those below the federal poverty level. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs state funds for medical debt assistance to low-income residents, increasing public service spending under government budget allocation.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides financial assistance for medical debt to those below federal poverty level, directly improving healthcare access and reducing financial barriers for low-income patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1757: An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1757) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves medical fees for incarcerated people, improving healthcare access and supporting rehabilitation in corrections.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves financial barriers to medical care for incarcerated individuals, improving access to health services per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 856: An Act ensuring access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures access/continuity of specialist/hospital care for dually eligible individuals, directly improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2605: An Act regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2605) of Mindy Domb relative to treatment for substance use and alcohol use disorders. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, directly advancing healthcare services for addiction and mental health.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 902: An Act lowering health care prices for patients

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 902) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to lower health care prices for patients by limiting the rate that can be charged for services to not exceed 200 percent of the amount paid by Medicare for the service. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps service rates at 200% of Medicare to lower patient costs, increasing affordability and access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 883: An Act to protect qualified medicare beneficiaries from improper billing

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 883) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to protect qualified Medicare beneficiaries from improper billing. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects Medicare beneficiaries from improper billing, safeguarding access to healthcare services and financial security under Health Care Financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 2538: An Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth

This bill strengthens protections for providers of reproductive and gender-affirming health care services in Massachusetts. It prohibits state agencies from sharing personal information (like addresses or contact details) of these providers or cooperating with out-of-state investigations into their services. The law also blocks evidence related to legally protected health care from being used against providers in civil or criminal cases, and restricts health data centers from disclosing patient or provider information to outside entities investigating such services. These provisions directly affect health care providers, clinics, and state agencies handling health data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens protections for reproductive/gender-affirming care providers by blocking data sharing, restricting legal evidence use, and preventing state cooperation with out-of-state investigations, directly advancing patient rights and servic...95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits sharing health provider data and restricts data centers from disclosing patient information, strengthening data privacy protections within health care technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1520: An Act to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1520) of Peter J. Durant, Susan E. Chester , and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient right to support person at healthcare facilities, aligning with patient rights and access indicators in healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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