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MA S115
Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure equal access to essential medical treatments for individuals aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism spectrum disorder. The bill requires the Division to cover the cost of habilitative and rehabilitative medically necessary treatments, including applied behavior analysis provided by a licensed behavior analyst, as well as augmentative and alternative communication devices. The diagnoses must be made by a licensed physician or psychologist who deems the care to be medically necessary.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
John Keenan (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
John Cronin (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S115 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S115.pdf |
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