costs, coverage, gmos, mental health and substance abuse treatment, policy, public health
Senate President Murray announced the creation of a Special Committee on drug addiction issues with a particular focus on “Section 35” which pertains to involuntary commitments of persons with substance abuse issues to treatment. I look forward to serving on the committee — Massachusetts faces an epidemic of substance abuse and I’ve long had a …
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Our office received this information from the Health Connector announcing that the deadline for picking a plan and making a premium payment for coverage starting in January 2014 is now Tuesday, December 31, 2013. _______________________________________________________________ We are writing to update you to adjusted deadlines for Health Connector members to select a plan and pay their …
Our office received this information that the Health Connector has extended the deadline for picking a plan and making a premium payment for coverage starting in January 2014 to Tuesday, December 31, 2013. _______________________________________________________________ We are writing to update you to adjusted deadlines for Health Connector members to select a plan and pay their premiums, for coverage …
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Financial Services. TO: Committee on Financial Services FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H989, An Act relative to Lyme disease treatment coverage DATE: November 13, 2013 I am writing in support of H989, An Act relative to Lyme disease treatment coverage. Lyme disease …
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The health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act opened for enrollment on October 1, 2013. The Massachusetts Health Connector held a briefing on Monday for legislative offices to provide information that constituents might find helpful- particularly for those individuals already enrolled in health insurance through the state. Here are some important things to bear in …
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Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Public Health. TO: Committee on Public Health FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H3639, An Act modernizing tobacco control and protecting the health of minors DATE: October 1, 2013 I am writing in support of H3639, an Act modernizing tobacco control and protecting …
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