By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of Paul F. Tucker and Timothy R. Whelan that the Division of Medical Assistance practices allow for definitive drug tests to be billed on the same day as presumptive drug tests when medically necessary. Health Care Financing.
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 722) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1194) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to require insurance companies to reimburse licensed athletic trainers for certain services. Financial Services.
By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Peter Capano and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to costs for treatment and management of diabetes. Financial Services.
By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2298) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to establishing and implementing a food and health pilot program for certain MassHealth enrollees diagnosed with diet-related health conditions. Public Health.
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2382) of James J. O'Day, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to regulate certain support services by creating certification for substance use disorder recovery coaches. Public Health.
By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, John C. Velis and others relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service.
By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 805) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to opportunities, trust, equity, and security for voting. Election Laws.
By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1098) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.