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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to special education health care costs. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance policies in Massachusetts to provide benefits on a nondiscriminatory basis for medically necessary treatments required by a student's individualized education program, individualized family service plan, or the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. To access these benefits, school districts must obtain annual written informed consent from parents or legal guardians, and inform them that using private health coverage may affect their costs and the school's billing. The bill also prohibits school districts from requiring parents to use private health coverage for these services if it would cause financial hardship, and prohibits denying or delaying services if a family refuses to provide consent or a health plan refuses to pay. The bill applies to policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2800 (on 03/31/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S641 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S641.pdf |
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