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Introduced
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to insurance coverage for hospital grade breast pumps. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires various health insurance plans in Massachusetts, including the Group Insurance Commission, MassHealth, and private insurers, to provide coverage for the rental and usage of hospital-grade breast pumps for mothers of newborns receiving care in intensive care or special care nurseries. A "hospital-grade breast pump" is defined as a durable, heavy-duty pump capable of initiating and supporting milk supply, and suitable for use by multiple mothers. The coverage is provided until the infant is discharged or the mother stops pumping breastmilk.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3805 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3805.pdf |
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