H4336
An Act relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health
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Bill overview
This bill aims to expand insurance coverage for mobile integrated health (MIH) services in Massachusetts. MIH involves healthcare professionals visiting patients in their homes to provide care, often focusing on chronic disease management and preventative services. The bill seeks to ensure that insurance plans cover these services, potentially improving access to care for individuals who may benefit from home-based healthcare. It intends to standardize coverage for MIH programs across the state.
Key provisions
- Requires insurance plans to cover mobile integrated health services.
- Defines ‘mobile integrated health’ services to include various care models.
- Establishes a process for the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for MIH programs.
- Allows for the use of telehealth within MIH services.
- Specifies that MIH services should be coordinated with the patient’s primary care provider.
- Addresses reimbursement rates for MIH services.
- Requires insurance plans to establish a process for patients to access MIH services.
- Promotes the expansion of MIH programs throughout the state.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving healthcare services
- Insurance companies
- Healthcare providers
- The Department of Public Health
- Patients with chronic conditions
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize insurance coverage for MIH, which currently varies by insurer.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsor
Michael J. Finn
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Bill H.4336 194th (Current)
An Act relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4336
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 7/31/2025 | House | New draft of H1154 |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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