# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4D: Nonprescription enteral formulas for home use

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4D
- **Heading:** Nonprescription enteral formulas for home use
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176G / Section 4D

## Text

Section 4D. A group health maintenance contract shall provide coverage for nonprescription enteral formulas for home use for which a physician has issued a written order and which are medically necessary for the treatment of malabsorption caused by Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux, gastrointestinal motility, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids. Coverage for inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids shall include food products modified to be low protein in an amount not to exceed $5,000 annually for any insured individual.

Section 4D. A group health maintenance contract shall provide coverage for nonprescription enteral formulas for home use for which a physician has issued a written order and which are medically necessary for the treatment of malabsorption caused by Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux, gastrointestinal motility, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids. Coverage for inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids shall include food products modified to be low protein in an amount not to exceed $5,000 annually for any insured individual.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 2 Application of laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 3 Organization; accounting; contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4 Required coverage for certain conditions and groups](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4A Employees terminated due to plant closings; coverage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4AA Coverage for medically necessary acute treatment and clinical stabilization services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4AA.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4B Confidentiality of information; mental or nervous condition; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4C Home care benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4CC Coverage for medical or drug treatments to correct or repair disturbances of body composition caused by HIV associated lipodystrophy syndrome](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4CC.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4D Nonprescription enteral formulas for home use](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4DD Filling of remaining portion of prescription for covered drug that is a narcotic substance earlier filled in lesser quantity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4DD.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4E Off-label drug use; cancer treatment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4EE Pain management access plan; non-medication and nonsurgical treatment; review; educational materials](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4EE.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4F Group health maintenance contracts; coverage for bone marrow transplants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C176G_S4F.md)

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