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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 coverage for lactation support by certain insurance providers. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain health insurance policies to provide coverage for lactation support, including lactation care and services by qualified providers, the costs of breastfeeding equipment, and necessary maternal and newborn clinical assessments. It defines key terms like "breastfeeding equipment," "lactation care and services," and "qualified lactation care provider." The bill also places restrictions on insurers, preventing them from denying coverage, providing incentives to avoid compliance, or imposing cost-sharing requirements for these lactation support services. This bill aims to increase access to lactation support by ensuring proper reimbursement through insurance coverage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (20)
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Bud Williams (D),
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/H911 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H911.pdf |
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