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MA H1074

Relative to children's auditory health


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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