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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 insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit insurance providers in Massachusetts from imposing deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or other out-of-pocket expenses for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Specifically, it specifies that insurers cannot charge any deductible for an initial screening colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or mammogram, and also cannot charge additional fees for any additional screenings ordered by a physician within the same policy year. The bill amends various chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws to apply these requirements to different types of insurance plans, including individual and group policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1176 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1176.pdf |
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