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SD 1133

An Act ensuring prompt access to health care

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Gómez

Massachusetts bill establishes requirements for timely health care access, referred to Financial Services Committee on healthcare insurance and delivery standards.

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Bill Summary · SD 1133

Legislative bill overview

SD 1133 is a Massachusetts bill that aims to establish requirements for timely access to health care services. The bill has been referred to the Financial Services Committee, suggesting it may contain insurance-related provisions or funding mechanisms. Without access to the full bill text, the specific mechanisms for ensuring "prompt access" remain unclear from the public record.

Why is this important

Health care access and wait times directly affect patient outcomes, particularly for urgent and chronic conditions. Legislation addressing access timeliness can influence insurance coverage requirements, provider network adequacy, and how health systems prioritize patient scheduling across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Requirements for faster access may increase operational expenses for health systems and insurers, potentially affecting premiums or provider reimbursement rates
  • Definition of "prompt": Disagreement may arise over what constitutes acceptable wait times for different service types (emergency, urgent, routine, specialty care)
  • Enforcement mechanism: Uncertainty about penalties for non-compliance and whether enforcement falls on the state, insurers, or providers could complicate implementation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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