An Act relative to coverage for chronic illness
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Chapter 176J of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 14 the following new section:-
No carrier shall charge a co-payment or deductible for any prescriptions or devices that are prescribed by a physician and are necessary for the treatment or maintenance of a chronic disease, illness or condition. The department of public health shall adopt regulations further defining a chronic disease, illness or condition for purposes of this section.
SECTION 1. Chapter 176J of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 14 the following new section:- Section 14A. No carrier shall charge a co-payment or deductible for any prescriptions or devices that are prescribed by a physician and are necessary for the treatment or maintenance of a chronic disease, illness or condition. The department of public health shall adopt regulations further defining a chronic disease, illness or condition for purposes of this section.