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Senate Passes Bill to Protect Access to Confidential Health Care
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Access to Confidential Health Care

Today the Massachusetts State Senate passed legislation to protect patients’ access to confidential health care. In an effort to maintain the confidentiality of patients covered as dependents on another person’s insurance policy, the “PATCH Act” requires insurance carriers to issue common summary of payment forms directly to the patient.

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Sarah BlodgettFebruary 24, 2018Healthcare
Senator Spilka Winns U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Public Service Award
Senator Spilka Winns U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Public Service Award

“I’m proud to work in the Massachusetts State Senate to make sure our veterans receive the honor and benefits they deserve - and our work continues!"

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Sarah BlodgettFebruary 20, 2018
Senate Passes Bill Funding Capital Facility Repairs and Improvements in MetroWest
Senate Passes Bill Funding Capital Facility Repairs and Improvements in MetroWest

The Massachusetts Senate today voted to authorize up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and improvements of capital facilities across the Commonwealth.

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Sarah BlodgettFebruary 8, 2018
First FY19 Joint Committee on Ways and Means Public Hearing
First FY19 Joint Committee on Ways and Means Public Hearing

Today the Joint Committee on Ways and Means hears from Administration & Finance Secretary Heffernan and constitutional officers on the Governor’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposal.

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Sarah BlodgettFebruary 6, 2018
495/MetroWest Suburban Edge Community Commission Meeting
Sarah BlodgettJanuary 26, 2018
Senate Adjourns in Memory of Stephanie Mercandetti
Sarah BlodgettJanuary 25, 2018
GIC to Reconsider Changes to Health Plans
Sarah BlodgettJanuary 25, 2018
Senator Spilka to Lead Group Insurance Commission Oversight Hearing
Sarah BlodgettJanuary 24, 2018
Tech Hub Caucus Innovation Day
Tech Hub Caucus Innovation Day

Please join the Massachusetts Legislative Tech Hub Caucus on January 29th in the State House for a showcase of innovative people, companies and technologies from across Massachusetts.

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Sarah BlodgettJanuary 23, 2018
Governor Baker Signs ACCESS Bill into Law
Sarah BlodgettJanuary 20, 2018
Rep. Chris Walsh Wins Inaugural Karen E. Spilka Award!
Sarah BlodgettJanuary 19, 2018
Tech Hub Caucus Innovation Day
Sarah BlodgettJanuary 19, 2018
Health Connector Open Enrollement Ends Tuesday
Sarah BlodgettJanuary 18, 2018
FY19 Budget Process Starts With Consensus Revenue Hearing
Sarah BlodgettDecember 6, 2017
Senator Spilka's Youth Advisory Council Meets at the International Museum of World War II
Sarah BlodgettDecember 1, 2017
Senate Passes ACCESS Bill
Sarah BlodgettNovember 14, 2017
Senate Passes HEALTH Act
Sarah BlodgettNovember 10, 2017
Best of Brazil Cultural Fair Visit State House
Sarah BlodgettNovember 2, 2017
Winter Street Bridge in Framingham Reopens
Sarah BlodgettNovember 1, 2017
Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform
Sarah BlodgettOctober 27, 2017
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