Healthcare (Primary Care)

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 29, 2026

H 4941: An Act relative to health savings accounts

This bill amends state law to align with federal requirements for health savings account (HSA)-qualified health insurance plans. It exempts these specific plans from state rules prohibiting cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for covered benefits, as long as the exemption is necessary to meet federal HSA criteria. However, the exemption does not apply to preventive care services covered under federal guidance. The bill directly affects insurers offering HSA-qualified plans and consumers enrolled in such plans, ensuring state regulations don't conflict with federal HSA eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts HSA-qualified plans from state cost-sharing rules to align with federal requirements, facilitating availability of these healthcare insurance options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Primary Care

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 2884: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings

Senate, January 8, 2025 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1385) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2884).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians in integrated primary/behavioral health settings, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and mental health integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

SD 3480: Primary Care Task Force Statutory Deliverable #3: Establish a Primary Care Spending Target

Report of the Health Policy Commission (pursuant to Chapter 343 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the third deliverable of the Primary Care Access, Delivery, and Payment Task Force (Primary Care Task Force)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes primary care spending target, advancing healthcare funding and access through statutory deliverable for task force.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 867: An Act relative to primary care for you

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill focuses on primary care financing, aiming to improve access and services under healthcare, aligning with support indicators like strengthening patient access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 996: An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes loan repayment grants for primary care workforce at community health centers, directly strengthening provider access and expanding care capacity per Health Care Financing focus.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides loan repayment grants for primary care workforce development at community health centers, directly supporting healthcare workers' employment stability and retention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2458: An Act establishing a commission to study the promotion of direct primary care services

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2458) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the promotion of direct primary care services. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes commission to study promotion of direct primary care services, indicating intent to advance healthcare access models under Public Health.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3239: An Act to improve access and care coordination for people with pain

HD 3239 requires Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) plans to cover non-opioid pain medications on equal terms with opioids, prohibiting restrictions like labeling them as "non-preferred" or applying stricter prior authorization rules. It mandates comprehensive care coordination for Medicaid enrollees with chronic pain, including access to primary care, specialists (like pain management and physical therapists), social work, and transportation support through individualized treatment plans. The bill also requires Medicaid managed care organizations to implement a chronic pain quality strategy by 2026, including provider training on multidisciplinary pain care and timely identification of patients. Additionally, it directs the state health center to collect and report data on chronic pain incidence, demographics, and treatment costs every two years to identify gaps and improve services. This bill directly affects Medicaid patients with chronic pain and the healthcare providers and insurers managing their care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal coverage for non-opioid pain meds vs opioids, prohibits restrictive labeling/prior auth, and requires comprehensive care coordination including specialists and transportation support for chronic pain patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3737: An Act establishing a commission to study the promotion of direct primary care services

HD 3737 establishes a commission to study direct primary care services in Massachusetts, where patients pay doctors directly for care without insurance involvement. The commission will examine benefits like lower costs, cost transparency, better access to care, and improved health outcomes, then develop strategies to promote these services. Composed of state health officials, legislative leaders, healthcare industry representatives, and patient advocates, the commission must hold at least three public hearings and submit a report with recommendations within 12 months. This bill does not change current law but creates a study to inform future policy decisions about expanding direct primary care. The commission's work aims to ease pressure on the healthcare system and improve patient access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill studies direct primary care to improve access, lower costs, and enhance outcomes - aligning with healthcare advancement indicators like better access and cost transparency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 544: An Act to provide funding for the African Diaspora Mental Health Association's State-of-the-Art Clinic

This bill appropriates $1.5 million from the state general fund to the African Diaspora Mental Health Association (ADMHA) in Springfield, Massachusetts, to complete its new mental health and substance use disorder clinic and expand services. The funding will cover physical infrastructure, telehealth technology, culturally tailored programs for opioid recovery and violence prevention, staff training on cultural competence, and community outreach initiatives. ADMHA, the only minority-owned mental health clinic in Western Massachusetts, will use the funds to directly serve African American and underserved communities. ADMHA must report on fund usage and program outcomes to the state within one year of receiving the funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.5M from state general fund to fund mental health clinic, directly increasing public service funding for essential community health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates $1.5M to fund a mental health clinic, covering infrastructure, telehealth, culturally tailored programs, and staff training for substance use and mental health services, directly expanding healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Substance Abuse Telehealth

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1566: An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care

This bill requires Massachusetts insurers and health plans to pay primary care providers at minimum rates equal to Medicare's standard rates for psychiatric collaborative care services, using specific billing codes (99492, 99493, 99494, and G2214). It directly affects primary care teams, psychiatric consultants, and insurers by mandating annual payment adjustments to match Medicare rates for these services. The bill specifies that these services must be paid on a fee-for-service basis, not included in bundled payments. This applies to Medicaid managed care organizations, private health insurers, and all health plans operating in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to pay Medicare rates for psychiatric collaborative care (99492-99494, G2214), ensuring fair reimbursement and improving mental health access through mandated payment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Mental Health Primary Care

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