An Act relative to epinephrine injectors
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends several chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws to ensure that insurance coverage includes appropriate weight-based dosages of epinephrine injectors. It expands coverage to Commonwealth employees, Medicaid recipients, and various types of insurance policies, including those offered to employers and individuals. The bill also standardizes coverage by eliminating higher deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments for these injectors compared to other prescribed medications.
Key provisions
- Requires coverage for weight-based dosages of epinephrine injectors.
- Extends coverage to Commonwealth employees, Medicaid recipients, and various insurance plans.
- Eliminates higher cost-sharing for epinephrine injectors compared to other medications.
- Defines ‘epinephrine injector’ as FDA-approved auto-injectors and pre-filled syringes containing equivalent dosages.
- Applies to blanket policies, accident/sickness insurance, and employer health and welfare funds.
- Covers individual group or hospital service plans and subscription certificates.
- Includes coverage for group health maintenance contracts.
Who is affected
- Commonwealth employees
- Medicaid recipients
- Individuals with private health insurance
- Employers offering health benefits
- Health insurers
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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