MA H95

Bill

MA H95

Providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for insurance coverage for vision screening for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill requires various health insurance plans in Massachusetts, including those offered by the state Group Insurance Commission, MassHealth, and private insurers, to provide coverage for vision screenings for children within 12 months of entering kindergarten. The screenings must be conducted by personnel approved and trained by the state Departments of Public Health and Education. For children who fail the screening or have a neurodevelopmental delay, the plans must also cover a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, including any necessary follow-up treatment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Michael Brady (D), Gerry Cassidy (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5088 (on 11/04/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H95

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H95
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H95.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1115	Relative to the care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1116	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H132	Ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk	Accompanied a study order, see H5088	Similar To
H328	Relative to the sale of children’s jewelry	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H3476	Relative to the safety of children in camps	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H4013	Order relative to amendments to the House bill relative to children's health and wellness	Adopted, see H4012	Similar To
H4083	Relative to DCF legislative reporting reform	Accompanied a new draft, see H4163	Similar To
H5088	Study Order - Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Matters	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S2227	Relative to child predators	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S2294	To end child marriage in Massachusetts	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2368	Similar Bills	See H4012	Similar To
S2377	Similar Bills	See H4012	Similar To

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