H1385
An Act expanding the moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand the existing Moral Obligation Bond (MOB) program to include acute care hospitals in Massachusetts. The MOB program currently requires hospitals to provide care to uninsured patients, and this legislation would extend that requirement to hospitals that treat uninsured individuals. The goal is to ensure that all hospitals in the state fulfill their moral obligation to provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. This expansion aims to increase access to healthcare services for uninsured residents.
Key provisions
- Expands the Moral Obligation Bond program.
- Applies the program to acute care hospitals.
- Requires hospitals to provide care to uninsured patients.
- Addresses care for individuals who cannot afford to pay.
- Increases access to healthcare services for uninsured individuals.
Who is affected
- Acute care hospitals
- Uninsured patients
- Healthcare providers
- Massachusetts residents
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Primary sponsor
Jr. John J. Lawn
Cosponsor
Jr. John J. Lawn
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Bill H.1385 194th (Current)
An Act expanding the moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to expanding the moral obligation bond program to include acute care hospitals. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: John J. Lawn, Jr.
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.1385
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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