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Introduced
05/06/2019
05/06/2019
In Committee
05/06/2019
05/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to insurance coverage of applied behavioral analysis therapy for certain patients with Down syndrome. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires various health insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for the treatment of Down syndrome, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and applied behavior analysis services. Down syndrome is defined as a chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21. The bill applies to state employees, Medicaid beneficiaries, and individuals and groups covered under other private health insurance plans in the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5160 (on 12/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3715 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3715.pdf |
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