Healthcare (Primary Care)

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 29, 2026

H 4941: An Act relative to health savings accounts

This bill amends state law to align with federal requirements for health savings account (HSA)-qualified health insurance plans. It exempts these specific plans from state rules prohibiting cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for covered benefits, as long as the exemption is necessary to meet federal HSA criteria. However, the exemption does not apply to preventive care services covered under federal guidance. The bill directly affects insurers offering HSA-qualified plans and consumers enrolled in such plans, ensuring state regulations don't conflict with federal HSA eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts HSA-qualified plans from state cost-sharing rules to align with federal requirements, facilitating availability of these healthcare insurance options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Primary Care

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 2884: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings

Senate, January 8, 2025 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1385) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2884).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians in integrated primary/behavioral health settings, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and mental health integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

SD 3480: Primary Care Task Force Statutory Deliverable #3: Establish a Primary Care Spending Target

Report of the Health Policy Commission (pursuant to Chapter 343 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the third deliverable of the Primary Care Access, Delivery, and Payment Task Force (Primary Care Task Force)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes primary care spending target, advancing healthcare funding and access through statutory deliverable for task force.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 867: An Act relative to primary care for you

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill focuses on primary care financing, aiming to improve access and services under healthcare, aligning with support indicators like strengthening patient access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2458: An Act establishing a commission to study the promotion of direct primary care services

HD 3737 establishes a commission to study direct primary care services in Massachusetts, where patients pay doctors directly for care without insurance involvement. The commission will examine benefits like lower costs, cost transparency, better access to care, and improved health outcomes, then develop strategies to promote these services. Composed of state health officials, legislative leaders, healthcare industry representatives, and patient advocates, the commission must hold at least three public hearings and submit a report with recommendations within 12 months. This bill does not change current law but creates a study to inform future policy decisions about expanding direct primary care. The commission's work aims to ease pressure on the healthcare system and improve patient access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes commission to study promotion of direct primary care services, indicating intent to advance healthcare access models under Public Health.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 2732: An Act relative to direct primary care

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2732) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denials of certain healthcare payments, protecting patient access to services and aligning with patient rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 4121: An Act relative to supporting primary care physicians in the commonwealth

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4121) of Paul McMurtry relative to primary care physician loan repayment program. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes loan repayment program for primary care physicians, directly funding workforce retention and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1343: An Act relative to direct primary care

This bill prohibits health insurance carriers from denying payment for covered services solely because a patient was referred by a provider outside the carrier's network. It directly affects insurance companies (carriers) and their enrollees (patients), ensuring referrals from out-of-network doctors don't lead to denied claims. The key provision appears repeatedly across multiple chapters of health insurance law, mandating that payment decisions cannot be based on the referral source alone. The bill does not change coverage for specific treatments or alter prescription rules, focusing solely on referral-based payment denials. It applies to all health plans governed by the referenced statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denial of healthcare payment denials, directly improving patient access and protecting coverage rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 2451: An Act to improve access to family physicians

This bill amends Massachusetts law to strengthen family medicine residency programs and improve access to family physicians. It requires residency programs to last 3-4 years (up from 9-12 months), mandates that residents see patients for 40 weeks annually, and adds "family medicine" and "family physicians" to key definitions. The Health Care Workforce Center must prioritize programs that place graduates in underserved areas, attract underrepresented groups, or operate in high-need locations. Funding must cover at least 85% of CMS reimbursement rates for all residency years. The changes directly affect family medicine residency programs, the Workforce Center, and patients in underserved communities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve access to family physicians, directly enhancing patient access to primary care under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2537: An Act relative to primary care access

HD 3463 establishes a Primary Care Board to study and improve primary care access in Massachusetts. The board, composed of health care providers, insurers, community representatives, and advocacy groups, will develop recommendations for payment models (including an all-payer primary care capitation system), data reporting standards, and workforce strategies. It requires health care providers and payers to submit primary care spending data, which will be published on a public dashboard for transparency. The bill directly affects primary care providers, health insurance plans, and the state’s approach to funding primary care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly addresses primary care access under Public Health, directly advancing patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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