MA H1122

Bill

MA H1122

Establishing pregnancy as a qualifying event

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish pregnancy as a qualifying event for eligibility for special enrollment in certain health plans in the state health insurance exchange. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes pregnancy as a qualifying event for eligibility for a special enrollment period in the state health insurance exchange. It allows a pregnant individual to enroll in a qualified health plan within 30 days of the commencement of their pregnancy, as certified by a licensed healthcare provider. The coverage must be effective on the first day of the month in which the certification is received. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Brad Jones (R)*, Kim Ferguson (R), Paul Frost (R), Susan Gifford (R), Steven Howitt (R), Hannah Kane (R), Matt Muratore (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1122

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1122
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1122.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4975	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H662	Relative to instruction in pregnancy and pre-and postnatal care	Accompanied a study order, see H5135	Similar To
S128	Resolve relative to improving access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder	Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1518	Advancing the health of pregnant persons	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S652	Relative to LGBTQ family building	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S673	Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care.	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To

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