H4934

To improve access and care coordination for people with pain

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4934 aims to improve access and care coordination for people with chronic pain.

Massachusetts H4934 seeks to enhance access and care coordination for individuals with chronic pain. The bill mandates the Division of Medical Assistance to implement a chronic pain quality strategy for Medicaid members, including measurable goals for identifying chronic pain within 90 days. It also requires the collection and analysis of chronic pain data, including incidence, prevalence, and demographics. Additionally, the bill ensures non-opioid pain medications are not disadvantaged in coverage compared to opioids.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jan 22

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services

Jan 22

House

New draft of H1134