Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S856 — An Act ensuring access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

The bill ensures dually eligible individuals have access to specialist and hospital services.

This legislation aims to guarantee that individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid can access essential specialist and hospital services. It emphasizes the importance of continuity of care for these individuals.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers will need to accommodate policies that support access for dually eligible individuals.

Summary

An Act ensuring access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S856 do?
An Act ensuring access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals
Who sponsors S856?
S856 is sponsored by Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat).
What is the current status of S856?
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 S856?
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