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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
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition of Louis L. Kafka, Brian W. Murray and James K. Hawkins that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery to also provide coverage for aphakic lenses (lenses used to treat cataracts) and associated prosthetic contact lenses or glasses for treatment and rehabilitation, as deemed medically necessary by a physician. The bill amends several chapters of Massachusetts general laws to mandate this coverage across different types of health insurance plans, including those under the state's Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and various private insurance plans.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
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/H1022 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1022.pdf |
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