Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 871: An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to cover medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates MassHealth coverage for essential treatments for developmental/disability conditions, expanding insurance coverage and improving access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 899: An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets hospital profit regulation to ensure fairness in healthcare financing, aligning with patient access and protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 846: An Act to extend enhanced Medicaid benefits to eligible hospitals

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to the sustainability of high public payer community hospitals. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends enhanced Medicaid benefits to community hospitals, increasing funding and access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 853: An Act preserving and protecting public health

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 853) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to preserve and protect public health. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'preserve and protect public health' with 'Health Care Financing' subject, aligning with support indicators like strengthening public health protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1526: An Act putting patients over profits in hospital licensure

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1526) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to put patients over profits in hospital licensure. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prioritizes patient interests over hospital profits in licensure, strengthening patient care standards under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 20, 2026

H 1393: An Act to promote graduate medical education

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Frank A. Moran and others that MassHealth make payments for certain graduate medical education training. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds MassHealth payments for graduate medical education training, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and financing.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 4333: An Act relative to consumer deductibles

This bill (H 4333) requires health insurers to calculate enrollees' out-of-pocket costs more transparently. Specifically, it mandates that all cost-sharing payments (like deductibles and copays) made by or on behalf of an enrollee must be fully applied toward their total annual out-of-pocket obligation at the time services are provided. It also clarifies that insurers must include all covered health care services within essential health benefits categories when calculating annual cost-sharing limits. The law applies to health plans entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, directly affecting insurers and enrollees in Massachusetts health plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates transparent cost-sharing calculations, ensuring payments fully apply toward annual deductibles, improving consumer clarity and access to healthcare costs.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 4343: An Act ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care

This bill amends multiple health insurance laws to expand access to midwifery services and clarify coverage for pregnancy care. It updates definitions in chapters 32A, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G to include "licensed certified professional midwives" alongside existing providers and removes language restricting coverage for "abortion or abortion-related care" in insurance plans. The changes require health insurers, health plans, and Medicaid managed care organizations to comply with these updated coverage standards. The bill directly affects health insurance plans subject to these chapters, ensuring broader access to midwifery services and removing prior exclusions for abortion-related care within pregnancy coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands midwifery coverage and removes abortion-related care restrictions, directly increasing access to pregnancy services under insurance mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 4336: An Act relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health

This bill (H 4336) requires health insurers and Medicaid programs to cover medical, behavioral, and health services provided through mobile integrated health care programs approved by the Department of Public Health, on the same terms as in-person care at health facilities. It prohibits insurers from denying coverage, reducing payments, or imposing higher out-of-pocket costs (like deductibles or copays) for these mobile services compared to facility-based care. The law applies to group insurance plans, Medicaid managed care organizations, private health insurance policies, and employer health funds. It directly affects insurers, healthcare providers offering mobile services, and patients using these programs, ensuring equitable access without financial penalties for mobile delivery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal insurance coverage for mobile health services, preventing higher costs or denials compared to in-person care, expanding access to healthcare options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Telehealth

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 4339: An Act relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy

This bill requires health insurance plans covering commonwealth employees (under group insurance) and Medicaid enrollees to cover biomarker testing - tests analyzing tissue or blood to identify biological markers for guiding treatment - when supported by medical evidence like FDA approvals, clinical guidelines, or CMS determinations. Insurers must approve or deny prior authorization requests within 72 hours (24 hours in emergencies), with automatic approval if no response is given. The bill also mandates coverage without unnecessary disruptions, such as multiple biopsies, to ensure continuous patient care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for biomarker testing, improving patient access to evidence-based therapy under medical guidelines for Medicaid and group plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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