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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure dependent health coverage for adults with disabilities . Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure dependent health coverage for adults with disabilities. It amends existing laws to allow parents to maintain health insurance coverage for their adult children with disabilities, regardless of the child's age. The key provisions of the bill are: (1) extending dependent health coverage to adult children who are mentally or physically incapable of earning their own living due to a disability, (2) removing the age limit for such coverage, and (3) applying these changes to various types of health insurance plans, including those regulated under Chapters 175, 176G, and 176J of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S585 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S585.pdf |
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