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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 insurance coverage for hospital or ambulatory center charges for certain dental procedures requiring general anesthesia. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for hospital or ambulatory center charges and the administration of general anesthesia by a licensed anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist for certain dental procedures. The coverage applies to children under 7 years old who are unable to receive dental treatment in an outpatient setting, children under 12 with documented phobias or mental illness requiring complex dental care, and individuals with exceptional medical circumstances or developmental disabilities. The coverage can be subject to prior authorization and may be restricted to certain dental specialists. The bill does not require coverage for the dental procedures themselves, and coverage is subject to the same deductibles, copays, and exclusions as other medical services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
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/H981 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H981.pdf |
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