Bill Commons

MA S 856

in committee

An Act ensuring access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 856 pass?

Not yet. MA S 856 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-29): Accompanied a study order, see S2931

What is MA S 856 about?

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals. Health Care Financing.

Who sponsors MA S 856?

Sal N. DiDomenico is the primary sponsor of MA S 856.

Description

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals. Health Care Financing.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-29 — Accompanied a study order, see S2931
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Sal N. DiDomenicoprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-29

    Accompanied a study order, see S2931

  2. 2025-06-24

    Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S856

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