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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Jacob R. Oliveira

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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 relative to health insurance coverage notification.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1928        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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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 relative to health insurance coverage notification.

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.  Section 6 of chapter 170O, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding after the words “denied enrollment” the following:- For any change to ongoing medical costs that will increase the out of pocket costs to the patient, including costs related to prescription drugs, medical supplies or other treatment, a patient must be given at least a 60 notice before those changes take effect.