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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
For legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require mental health parity for disability insurance policies in the Commonwealth. It prohibits insurance providers from imposing benefit limitations or exclusions on claimants affected by behavioral health disorders, unless the same limitations or exclusions are equally applied to claimants affected by physical disorders. The bill also clarifies that it does not prohibit reasonable medical examinations or procedures to determine the existence or continuation of a disability, as long as they are comparable and no more frequent or onerous than those required for physical disabilities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Ruth Balser (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2543 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S615 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S615.pdf |
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