Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S770 — An Act to prevent inappropriate denials by insurers for medically necessary services

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill aims to prevent insurers from denying necessary medical services.

The bill seeks to ensure that health insurance companies cannot improperly deny coverage for medically necessary services. By addressing inappropriate denials, it aims to improve access to necessary healthcare for individuals.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from increased access to medically necessary services without facing improper denials from insurance.
  • Consumers: Consumers could see an improvement in the coverage for essential healthcare services as insurers will be held to stricter standards.
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may encounter fewer issues with insurers denying claims for necessary treatments.

Summary

An Act to prevent inappropriate denials by insurers for medically necessary services

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S770 do?
An Act to prevent inappropriate denials by insurers for medically necessary services
Who sponsors S770?
S770 is sponsored by John F. Keenan (Democrat).
What is the current status of S770?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S770?
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