H 4014
An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment
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Bill overview
This bill would allow pharmacists in Massachusetts to provide treatment for opioid use disorder. It aims to expand access to this type of care by enabling pharmacists to offer medications and counseling services related to managing opioid addiction. The bill also addresses insurance coverage to ensure that these treatments are covered by health insurance plans. This legislation builds upon similar efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
Key provisions
- Pharmacists can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder.
- Pharmacists can provide counseling and support services related to opioid addiction.
- Insurance coverage must be provided for pharmacist-administered opioid use disorder treatment.
- The bill seeks to expand access to treatment options.
- It addresses coverage parity for these services.
Who is affected
- Pharmacists
- Patients with opioid use disorder
- Insurance companies
- Healthcare providers
- The general public
Notable changes
- Expands the role of pharmacists in providing addiction treatment.
- Requires insurance coverage for pharmacist-provided services.
- Addresses a critical need in combating the opioid crisis.
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Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.4014 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4014) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to insurance coverage for pharmacists providing opioid use disorder treatment. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4014
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 12:30 PM-04:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5210 |
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