Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S693 — An Act relative to non-medical switching

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

In plain language

The bill addresses non-medical switching in healthcare coverage.

This bill focuses on non-medical switching, which occurs when a health plan changes a patient's medication without medical necessity. It aims to regulate such practices to ensure better patient care.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers will face regulations on changing patient medications without medical justification.

Summary

An Act relative to non-medical switching

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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 S693 do?
An Act relative to non-medical switching
Who sponsors S693?
S693 is sponsored by Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat).
What is the current status of S693?
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 S693?
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