An Act providing for a medical exemption for manufacturer coupons
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a medical exemption for manufacturer coupons in Massachusetts. It would allow individuals with a valid medical need to use manufacturer coupons even if they don't meet the usual requirements for using them, such as being a registered participant in a discount program. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Health Care Financing committee.
Key provisions
- Creates a medical exemption for manufacturer coupons.
- Allows individuals with a valid medical need to use coupons.
- The bill is being reviewed by the Health Care Financing committee.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services and subsequently the committee on Health Care Financing.
- A study order accompanies Senate bill S2972.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee on Health Care Financing.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Individuals with medical needs
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new exemption to existing rules regarding manufacturer coupons.
- It builds upon previous legislation concerning medical supply sales tax exemptions.
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