MA S700

Bill

MA S700

To ensure dependent health coverage for adults with disabilities

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
06/09/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure dependent health coverage for adults with disabilities. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure dependent health coverage for adults with disabilities. The key provisions of the bill amend existing laws to allow health insurance plans to provide dependent coverage for adult children who are mentally or physically incapable of earning their own living due to disability, regardless of their age. This change applies to group health insurance policies under Chapter 175, health maintenance organization (HMO) plans under Chapter 176G, and small group health plans under Chapter 176J of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Joan Lovely (D)*,

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S700

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S700
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S700.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1044	To ensure dependent health coverage for adults with disabilities	Accompanied S700	Similar To
H1153	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied S648	Similar To
H1191	To help patients and reduce health care costs by ensuring patient adherence to medications	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H4012	Relative to eligibility for transitional aid to families with dependent children	Chapter 72 of the Acts of 2021	Similar To
S1083	Prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1290	Establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers	Accompanied a study order, see H5229	Similar To
S1695	Relative to health insurance benefits for state employees	Accompanied a new draft, see H4508	Similar To
S658	Relative to prescription drug voice synthesizers	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S668	To ensure dependent health coverage for adults with disabilities	Accompanied S700	Similar To
S803	Relative to coverage for chronic illness	Accompanied S771	Similar To

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