Massachusetts § 47S - Accident and sickness insurance benefits for licensed hospice services
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 47S — Accident and sickness insurance benefits for licensed hospice services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47S. Accident and sickness insurance benefits for licensed hospice services
Section 47S. Any individual policy of accident and sickness insurance issued pursuant to section one hundred and eight, and any group blanket policy of accident and sickness insurance issued pursuant to section one hundred and ten, shall provide coverage for licensed hospice services to terminally ill patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as set forth and regulated by the provisions of section fifty-seven D of chapter one hundred and eleven and as authorized by a duly licensed physician.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 47S
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 47S cover?
Section 47S ("Accident and sickness insurance benefits for licensed hospice services") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 47S?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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