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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance or other cost-sharing requirements for colon screenings. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover colorectal cancer screenings, including flexible sigmoidoscopy, FIT (fecal immunochemical test), FIT-DNA, CT colonography, and colonoscopy, starting at age 50 without any cost-sharing requirements for the insured patient. The bill specifies that the term "colonoscopy" includes the concurrent removal of polyps or biopsy during the procedure. The bill applies to state employee health insurance plans, individual and group accident and sickness insurance policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance organization contracts.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Brian Ashe (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5160 (on 12/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1089 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1089.pdf |
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