6 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176R, § 1 Definitions
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Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: ''Carrier'', an insurer licensed or otherwise authorized to transact accident or health insurance under chapter 175; a nonprofit hospital servi…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176R, § 2 Recognition of nurse practitioners as participating providers; coverage for care provided
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Section 2. The commissioner and the group insurance commission shall require that all carriers recognize nurse practitioners as participating providers subject to section 3 and shall include coverage on a nondiscriminatory basis to their insureds for care provided by nurse practi…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176R, § 3 Qualification of nurse practitioner as primary care provider
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Section 3. A participating provider nurse practitioner practicing within the scope of his license including all regulations requiring collaboration with a physician under section 80B of chapter 112, shall be considered qualified within the carrier's definition of primary care pro…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176R, § 4 Designation by insured of nurse practitioner as primary care provider
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Section 4. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a carrier that requires the designation of a primary care provider shall provide its insured with an opportunity to select a participating provider nurse practitioner as a primary care provider or to change it…