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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Philips of Sharon, a petition of Edward R. Philips that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery to also provide coverage for aphakic lenses, which are special lenses used for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients after cataract surgery. The coverage must include benefits for prosthetic contact lenses or glasses as required and deemed medically necessary by the patient's physician. The bill amends various sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to ensure this coverage requirement applies to a range of insurance policy types, including those under Chapters 32A, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, 176G, and 176I.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1177 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1177.pdf |
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