Amendment #5 to S2296

An Act to protect access to confidential healthcare

Mr. Lombardo of Billerica moves to amend the bill the inserting text of Chapter 176O, section 27 paragraph (e) lines 39 through 45 of SECTION 1 by striking paragraph (e) and inserting in place thereof the following:-

(e) Carriers shall not specify or describe sensitive health care services in a common summary of payments form. The division shall define sensitive health care services for the purposes of this section. In determining that definition, the division shall consider the recommendations of the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics and similar regulations in other states and shall consult with experts. The definition of sensitive health care shall exclude infectious disease, reproductive and sexual health, a minor receiving care for domestic violence or sexual assault, and mental health or substance use disorders.