Massachusetts § 122B - Discrimination based on having prescription for or purchase or possession of opioid antagonist prohibited; life insurance policies
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§ 122B. Discrimination based on having prescription for or purchase or possession of opioid antagonist prohibited; life insurance policies
Section 122B. (a) No insurer authorized to issue policies on the lives of persons in the commonwealth shall make a distinction or otherwise discriminate between persons, reject an applicant, cancel a policy or demand or require a higher rate of premium for reasons based solely upon the fact that an applicant or insured has or had a prescription for, purchased or otherwise possessed an opioid antagonist, as defined in section 19B of chapter 94C.
(b) A violation of this section shall constitute an unfair method of competition or unfair and deceptive act or practice pursuant to chapters 93A and 176D.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 122B cover?
Section 122B ("Discrimination based on having prescription for or purchase or possession of opioid antagonist prohibited; life insurance policies") 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.
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