Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1379 — An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 exempts certain opioid use disorder medications from prior approval in Medicaid.

This bill allows medications for treating opioid use disorder to bypass the prior approval requirement in Massachusetts Medicaid. This change aims to improve access to essential treatments for individuals in need.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may prescribe necessary opioid use disorder medications more quickly without delays from prior approval processes.

Summary

An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program

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

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1379 do?
An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program
Who sponsors H1379?
H1379 is sponsored by Michael P. Kushmerek (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1379?
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 H1379?
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