An Act relative to eliminating the PCP referral requirement for specialty gynecological care
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to remove the requirement that patients in Massachusetts need a referral from their primary care provider (PCP) to access specialty gynecological care. Currently, many health insurance plans require this referral, which can create barriers to timely and appropriate care for women. The bill seeks to eliminate this hurdle, allowing patients to directly schedule appointments with gynecologists without needing a prior referral from their general practitioner.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the requirement for health insurance plans to require a PCP referral for specialty gynecological care.
- Allows patients to directly schedule appointments with gynecologists.
- Aims to improve access to timely and appropriate gynecological care.
- Does not change the role of primary care physicians.
- Applies to all health insurance plans operating in Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- Women in Massachusetts
- Health insurance companies operating in Massachusetts
- Primary care physicians
- Gynecologists
- Patients seeking gynecological care
Notable changes
- This bill represents a change from current practices where insurance companies often mandate PCP referrals for specialty gynecological services.
- It simplifies the process for patients to access necessary care.
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Primary sponsor
Judith A. Garcia
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