Healthcare (Telehealth)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2222: An Act establishing a commission to study quality & accessibility to telehealth

By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2222) of William F. MacGregor for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the quality and accessibility of telehealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes commission to study telehealth quality/accessibility, directly addressing healthcare access improvement with mental health focus, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Telehealth

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2618: An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling

This bill requires insurance companies and healthcare organizations to pay the same rate for virtual (video or phone) medical nutrition therapy as in-person sessions. It directly affects licensed dietitians/nutritionists who provide counseling for disease prevention, management, or treatment, and the insurers or health plans covering these services. The key provision mandates equal reimbursement rates for telehealth and in-person nutrition counseling under specific insurance coverage rules. This policy change aims to ensure consistent access to nutrition care without financial barriers for patients using telehealth options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires equal insurance reimbursement for telehealth and in-person nutrition counseling, expanding access and parity for dietitians/nutritionists in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Telehealth

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1661: An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 716) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates telehealth parity for nutrition counseling, ensuring insurance coverage parity to improve patient access to nutritional services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1239: An Act establishing a commission to study quality & accessibility to telehealth

HD 1239 establishes a 10-member commission to study telehealth quality and accessibility for Massachusetts residents. The commission will assess current policies for expanding telehealth access (including out-of-state providers) and evaluate safety/quality standards for providers like doctors and therapists. It will hold public hearings and submit recommendations with draft legislation to the state legislature by December 2026. This bill directly affects residents seeking telehealth services and healthcare providers operating within Massachusetts, but does not change existing telehealth laws itself. The commission includes appointments from the governor, Senate, House, and mental health organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates commission to study telehealth access/quality, aiming to improve patient access through policy recommendations and expand telehealth services, directly advancing healthcare accessibility.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates commission to study expanding telehealth access (technology-enabled healthcare), aiming to improve quality and accessibility. This directly supports technology adoption in healthcare services without restricting it.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 1288: An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1288) of Edward R. Philips relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal insurance coverage for telehealth nutrition counseling, expanding access to healthcare services and aligning with parity principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 763: An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Adam Gomez, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Manny Cruz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands telehealth access and ensures digital equity, improving patient access to healthcare services per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital equity for telehealth access, advancing technology accessibility and internet inclusion for patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 983: An Act relative to access to health care

HD 983 requires health insurance plans covering Commonwealth employees and retirees to provide full coverage for stuttering speech therapy, both in-person and via telehealth. The bill mandates coverage for both "habilitative" (helping develop skills for those with developmental stuttering) and "rehabilitative" (helping restore skills after impairment) therapy without annual visit limits, medical necessity reviews, or prior authorization. It also prohibits restrictions based on the cause of stuttering and ensures telehealth coverage meets standard benefit levels. This bill directly affects state employee health plans and licensed speech-language pathologists providing these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates full insurance coverage for stuttering therapy without visit limits or prior authorization, expanding access to necessary health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3388: An Act increasing access to acute hospital at home services

HD 3388 requires all health insurance policies in Massachusetts - including those covering Commonwealth employees, individual/group accident/sickness plans, health maintenance contracts, and preferred provider agreements - to reimburse hospital-at-home services equally to in-person hospital care. It specifically applies to acute care hospitals participating in the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Acute Hospital Care at Home Program. The bill mandates that insurers cover these services at the same rate as traditional hospital visits, removing financial barriers for patients seeking this alternative care. This directly affects insured residents and Commonwealth employees, ensuring parity in coverage for a specific type of home-based medical treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal insurance reimbursement for hospital-at-home services, expanding patient access to acute care alternatives without in-person hospital visits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare Telehealth

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1130: An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1130) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes telehealth access via digital equity, enhancing patient access to healthcare services and addressing digital barriers in healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes digital equity for telehealth access, directly advancing equitable technology and internet access for patients per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2125: An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients

This bill expands telehealth coverage and digital access for Massachusetts residents. It requires health insurers to cover virtual visits, digital consultations, remote patient monitoring, and related devices at the same rate as in-person care. The bill also creates a shared application portal for affordable broadband programs and mandates insurers to provide interpreter services and digital literacy support for patients with limited English proficiency or low tech skills. These provisions directly affect patients, healthcare providers, and insurers across Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands telehealth coverage with equal insurer reimbursement, mandates interpreter/digital support for access barriers, directly advancing patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands telehealth coverage, mandates insurer reimbursement for digital services, creates broadband portal, and requires digital literacy support - directly advancing digital equity and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Broadband Access

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