MA H945

Bill

MA H945

Relative to the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
03/02/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws to require health benefit plans to provide full coverage for technology-assisted tracking devices for individuals diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or autism spectrum disorder, if they or their guardian choose to obtain such a device. The key provisions of the bill define the requirements for these tracking devices, such as being waterproof, functioning indoors, and being tamper-resistant but changeable by the caregiver, in order to ensure the safety and proper use of these devices for the target population.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Bruce Ayers (D), Michael Brady (D), Josh Cutler (D), David DeCoste (R), Colleen Garry (D), Stephen Hay (D), Randy Hunt (R), Kay Khan (D), Kathy LaNatra (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Matt Muratore (R), Patrick O'Connor (R), Denise Provost (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H945

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H945
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H945.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1110	Relative providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiogram and concussion analysis for persons under the age of 18/JJ's Bill	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H1115	Relative to the care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H2397	Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a study order, see H5031	Similar To
H598	Relative to early-onset Alzheimer's disease	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H947	Relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H987	Concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
S613	Relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS	New draft substituted, see S2935	Similar To
S697	Establishing a public health option	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To

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