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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1782 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 853
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Sal N. DiDomenico
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act preserving and protecting public health.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Sal N. DiDomenicoMiddlesex and Suffolk 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1782 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 853
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 853) of Sal N. DiDomenico
for legislation to preserve and protect public health. Health Care Financing.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act preserving and protecting public health.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the general laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition,
2is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:-
3 Section 83. The vaccine administration reimbursement rates for all providers
4administering all immunizations for Medicaid eligible adults and children shall be no less than
5the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regional reimbursement rate. This shall
6include billing through any Massachusetts Medicaid immunization payment providers or
7pharmacy benefit manager.
8 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2026.