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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to auditory healthcare coverage for children. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts laws to require health insurance plans, including those provided through the state's Group Insurance Commission, to cover the cost of hearing aids for children and young adults up to age 26. Specifically, the bill mandates coverage of up to $2,000 per hearing aid, with coverage provided once every 36 months upon a written statement from the child's treating physician that the hearing aids are necessary, regardless of the cause of the hearing impairment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1074 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1074.pdf |
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