6 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176S, § 1 Definitions
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Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:— ''Carrier'', (1) an insurer licensed or otherwise authorized to transact accident or health insurance under chapter 175; (2) a nonprofit hos…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176S, § 2 Physician assistants to be recognized as participating providers subject to Sec. 3
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Section 2. The commissioner and the group insurance commission shall require that all carriers recognize physician assistants as participating providers subject to section 3 and shall include coverage on a nondiscriminatory basis to their insureds for care provided by physician a…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176S, § 3 Physician assistant to be considered qualified as primary care provider
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Section 3. A participating provider physician assistant practicing within the scope of such physician assistant's license, including all regulations requiring collaboration with or supervision by a physician under section 9E of chapter 112, shall be considered qualified within th…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176S, § 4 Participating provider physician assistant eligible 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 physician assistant as a primary care provider.