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NON–PROFIT HOSPITAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 1— Corporations governed by chapter; services received in nonparticipating hospital; substitution of benefits in nursing homes
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 1A— Right to become subscriber; open enrollment periods
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 1B— Medicare supplemental group coverage; medical assistance recipients
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 1C— Retroactive premium rate increase
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 1D— Contracts of reinsurance
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 2— Incorporators; directors; certificate of organization; commissioner's examination report
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 3— Certificate of compliance; examination by commissioner
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 3A— Discrimination against abuse victims in terms of hospital service plans
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 3B— Medical service plans; genetic tests; discrimination based on genetic information
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 4— Accounting system; accountant, claim manager, underwriter and actuary
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 5— Joint administration with certain corporations
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 6— Approval of nongroup contracts
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 7— Information gathering authority of commissioner; confidentiality and privilege
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8— Conditions to issuance or delivery of contract
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8A— Mental illness expenses; inclusion in contracts as benefits; biologically-based mental disorders; rape-related mental disorders; non-biologically-based mental disorders for children and adolescents under age 19
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8AA— Coverage of prosthetic devices and repairs
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8AAA— Coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer; digital breast tomosynthesis screening, MRIs and ultrasounds
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8B— Dependent coverage for newborn infants or adoptive children; inclusion in contracts
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8BB— Coverage for eligible dependents under 26 years of age or dependents mentally or physically incapable of earning their own living due to disability
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8BBB— Coverage for prescribed, ordered or dispensed opioid antagonists
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8C— Refusal to contract with blind or deaf persons; prohibition
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8CC— Coverage for medically necessary hypodermic syringes or needles
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8CCC— Coverage for the provision of services by a recovery coach
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8D— Limited extension of benefits
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8DD— Coverage for diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8DDD— Coverage for identified generic and brand name drug used to treat diabetes, asthma, and certain heart conditions
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8E— Diethylstilbestrol exposure; discrimination
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8EE— Coverage for children under age 18 for cleft lip and cleft palate
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8F— Divorced or separated spouses; continuation of eligibility for benefits
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8FF— Coverage for orally administered anticancer medications
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8G— Cardiac rehabilitation expense benefits
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8GG— Coverage for abuse deterrent opioid drug products
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8H— Abortion, abortion-related care, prenatal, childbirth and postpartum care benefits; minimum coverage for in-patient care
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8HH— Preauthorization for substance abuse treatment not to be required
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8I— Home care benefits
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8II— Coverage for medically necessary acute treatment or clinical stabilization services
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8J— Minimum requirements for cytologic screening and mammographic examination expense benefits
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8JJ— Repealed, 2016, 133, Sec. 112
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8K— Infertility diagnosis and treatment benefits
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8KK— Coverage for medical or drug treatments to correct or repair disturbances of body composition caused by HIV associated lipodystrophy syndrome
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8L— Nonprescription enteral formulas for home use
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8LL— Filling of remaining portion of prescription for covered drug that is a narcotic substance earlier filled in lesser quantity
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8M— Standardized claim form
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8MM— Pain management access plan; non-medication and nonsurgical treatment; review; educational materials
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8N— Off-label drug use; cancer
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8NN— Coverage for tobacco use cessation counseling and tobacco cessation products
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8O— Hospital service plan benefits for bone marrow transplants
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8OO— Coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8P— Items medically necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8PP— Repealed, 2021, 29, Sec. 23
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8Q— HIV/AIDS treatment; off-label prescription drug coverage
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8QQ— Coverage for prescription eye drops
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8R— Coverage of hospice services for terminally ill patients
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8RR— Coverage for mental health or substance use disorder services delivered through psychiatric collaborative care model
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8S— Nurse anesthetist and nurse practitioner services
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8SS— Coverage for medically necessary mental health acute treatment, community-based acute treatment and intensive community-based acute treatment
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8T— Scalp hair prostheses necessary due to cancer or leukemia treatment
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8TT— Benefits for medically necessary emergency services programs
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8U— Emergency services provided to insureds for emergency medical conditions
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8UU— Coverage for annual mental health wellness examination
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8V— Coverage for human leukocyte or histocompatibility locus antigen testing
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8VV— Coverage for federally-defined preventive services
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8W— Outpatient services; hormone replacement therapy for peri and post menopausal women; contraceptive services; approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices; exception
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8WW— Coverage for standard fertility preservation services
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8X— Coverage for patient care services under qualified clinical trials
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8XX— Coverage for postpartum depression and major depressive disorder screenings
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8Y— Diagnosis and treatment of speech, hearing and language disorders
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8YY— Coverage for the provision of medically necessary pasteurized donor human milk and donor human milk-derived products
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8Z— Repealed, 2008, 451, Sec. 136
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 8ZZ— Coverage for universal postpartum home visiting services
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 9— Repealed, 1996, 297, Sec. 11
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 10— Group hospital service plan; approval or disapproval of contracts and rates; filing
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 10A— Preferred provider arrangements
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 11— Officers; duties
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 12— Publication of assets and liabilities
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 13— Hospitalization and medical service for officers and employees of corporation
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 14— Misrepresentation of terms of subscriber's contract
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 14A— [There is no 176A:14A.]
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 14B— Disclosure of information; mental or nervous conditions; exceptions
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 15— Costs of solicitation of subscribers and administration
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 16— Acquisition of real estate; leases; tax exemption; limit; approval of investments, sales, loans and places of deposit
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 17— Submission of disputes and controversies
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 18— Annual statement of condition; verification, filing, form, violations; applicability of chapters 176V and 176W
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 18A— Financial statements; inclusion of electronic data processing equipment as asset
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 19— Tax exemption
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 20— Filing of amendment of by-laws
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 21— Submission of advertising matter to commissioner
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 22— Filing of riders, endorsements and applications with commissioner
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 23— Grounds for enjoining transaction of business; rehabilitation proceedings; duties of receiver; distribution of assets
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 24— Special contingent reserve fund
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 25— Licensing of agents
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 26— Salaries, compensation or emoluments paid by corporation
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 27— Payroll deductions for governmental employees
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 27A— Repealed, 1955, 628, Sec. 3
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 28— Violations; penalties
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 29— Application
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 30— Savings clause
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 31— Contracts for administrative or other services; loans and investments
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 32— Payment of sums owed to subscriber's estate
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 33— Insolvency of health maintenance organization; replacement coverage
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 34— Report of individuals provided with creditable coverage
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 35— [There is no 176A:35.]
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 36— Attribution of members to a primary care provider
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 37— Disclosure of patient-level data and contracted prices of individual health care services by carriers to providers
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, § 38— Coverage for health care services delivered via telehealth by a contracted health care provider