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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.902 194th (Current)

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.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Pavel M. Payano
This bill caps healthcare service charges by healthcare providers, hospitals, and provider organizations at 200% of the Medicare reimbursement rate. It prohibits balance billing, ensuring that patients are not charged more than the capped amount, except for co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles. Additionally, providers cannot offset revenue losses by increasing charges for other health plans or payers. Compliance will be monitored by the Department of Public Health and the Attorney General’s Office, which have the authority to enforce regulations and review adherence to these provisions.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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