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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 relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve access to brain injury treatment by requiring coverage for medically necessary treatment related to acquired brain injuries (ABIs) in the health insurance plans offered by the state Group Insurance Commission, as well as various private insurance policies and health maintenance organizations. The bill defines key terms like "cognitive rehabilitation therapy," "community reintegration services," and "post-acute residential treatment," and mandates that such treatments be covered without lifetime or unreasonable annual limitations. The bill also requires insurers to provide adequate training to personnel responsible for pre-authorization and utilization review, in consultation with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
David Biele (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Dean Tran (R),
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/S546 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S546.pdf |
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