H 1168
An Act relative to eliminating the PCP referral requirement for specialty gynecological care
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to remove the requirement that Massachusetts residents obtain a referral from their primary care physician (PCP) before accessing specialty gynecological care through their health insurance. Currently, many insurance plans require this referral, which can create barriers to timely and appropriate care for women. The bill aims to streamline access to these essential healthcare services by eliminating this administrative hurdle.
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Primary sponsor
Judith A. Garcia
Cosponsors
Judith A. Garcia
Margaret R. Scarsdale
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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