S758
An Act defining financial responsibility for uncollected co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify the financial responsibility between healthcare carriers and providers when patients don’t pay their co-pays, co-insurance, or deductibles. It seeks to establish a system where insurers and providers share accountability for these uncollected amounts, potentially streamlining billing processes and reducing financial burdens on healthcare providers. The bill’s intent is to address inconsistencies in how these debts are handled currently. It is currently being reviewed by the Health Care Financing committee.
Key provisions
- Requires healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollected patient obligations.
- Addresses co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles.
- Aims to standardize billing practices related to these patient payments.
- Currently under review by the Health Care Financing committee.
- Related to existing legislation concerning uncollected patient obligations.
Who is affected
- Healthcare carriers (insurance companies)
- Healthcare providers (doctors, hospitals, etc.)
- Patients
- The healthcare system in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Potentially shifts financial responsibility from solely providers to insurers.
- Could lead to more consistent billing practices across the state.
- Addresses a recurring issue regarding uncollected patient payments.
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsor
Barry R. Finegold
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Bill S.758 194th (Current)
An Act defining financial responsibility for uncollected co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 758) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require certain healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollectible patient obligations after insurance. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold City/Town: Fall River
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.758
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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