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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Sal N. DiDomenico

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act preserving and protecting public health.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1782        FILED ON: 1/16/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act preserving and protecting public health.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the general laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:

SECTION 83.  The vaccine administration reimbursement rates for all providers administering all immunizations for Medicaid eligible adults and children shall be no less than the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regional reimbursement rate. This shall include billing through any Massachusetts Medicaid immunization payment providers or pharmacy benefit manager.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2026.