An Act to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks
SECTION 1. Chapter 176O of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 28. (a) A carrier shall ensure the accuracy of the information concerning each provider listed in the carrier’s provider directories for each network plan and shall review and update the entire provider directory for each network plan. A provider directory that is electronically available shall: (i) be in a searchable format; and (ii) make accessible to the general public the current health care providers for a network plan through a clearly identifiable link or tab without requiring the general public to create or access an account, enter a policy or contract number, provide other iden…
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