Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H4894 — An Act to further define medical necessity determinations

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  1. 1
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill clarifies how medical necessity is determined.

This legislation aims to provide clearer criteria for defining medical necessity. By doing so, it seeks to standardize evaluations in healthcare settings.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers will have clearer guidelines to follow when determining medical necessity.

Summary

An Act to further define medical necessity determinations

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Financial Services · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Financial Services

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4894 do?
An Act to further define medical necessity determinations
Who sponsors H4894?
H4894 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Financial Services.
What is the current status of H4894?
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 H4894?
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