An Act defining financial responsibility for uncollected co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish a system where healthcare insurers in Massachusetts share responsibility with healthcare providers for patient obligations that go unpaid, specifically regarding co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. The legislation seeks to clarify financial accountability within the healthcare system, ensuring providers are not solely burdened by uncollected patient debts after insurance coverage is applied. It intends to address a long-standing issue of financial uncertainty for healthcare providers due to patient non-payment.
Key provisions
- Requires healthcare carriers to share accountability for uncollected co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles.
- Addresses financial obligations after insurance payment.
- Focuses on improving financial stability for healthcare providers.
- Aims to clarify the financial responsibilities of insurers and providers.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services and subsequently the committee on Health Care Financing.
Who is affected
- Healthcare insurers
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a shared responsibility model for uncollected patient obligations.
- It potentially shifts some financial risk from providers to insurers.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts addressing similar issues.
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