MA S690

Bill

Relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
08/08/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires 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. The bill applies to state employees, Medicaid/MassHealth recipients, and individuals with private health insurance plans considered creditable coverage under state law. The definition of "Down syndrome" used in the bill is 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 will take effect on January 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Eric Lesser (D)*, Sal DiDomenico (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Anne Gobi (D), Jason Lewis (D), Adam Scanlon (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 08/08/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S690

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S690
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S690.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1095	Relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H1145	Relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy	No further action taken	Similar To
H1311	Relative to step therapy and patient safety	New draft substituted, see H4929	Similar To
H2316	Authorizing a 90-day supply of medically necessary testosterone therapy medication	Accompanied a study order, see H5281	Similar To
H2409	Related to unborn victims of Down Syndrome	Accompanied a study order, see H5035	Similar To
H4109	Relative to collaborative drug therapy management optimization	Accompanied S2492	Similar To
S1262	Relative to mental health providers	Accompanied a study order, see H5228	Similar To
S1282	Resolve establishing a special commission on psychedelic drug use for clinical trials and therapy	Accompanied a study order, see S2919	Similar To
S195	Relative to licensure of art therapists	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S2492	Relative to collaborative drug therapy management optimization	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S756	Relative to step therapy and patient safety	Accompanied H1311	Similar To

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