H4956

Relating to patient choice in dispensing of clinician-administered drugs

Introduced·1/28/26
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Massachusetts H4956 ensures patient choice in obtaining clinician-administered drugs from their provider or pharmacy of choice.

Massachusetts H4956 amends Chapter 176O of the General Laws to protect patient choice in obtaining clinician-administered drugs. It prohibits health benefit carriers from interfering with patients' choices, including steering or offering incentives. The bill also ensures that patients are not required to obtain drugs from a specific pharmacy, and coverage is not limited or reduced if drugs are not dispensed by a selected pharmacy.

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Health Care Financing Committee
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History

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jan 28

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services

Jan 28

House

New draft of H1313