MA H1154

Bill

MA H1154

Expanding coverage of dental procedures

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/30/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to expanding coverage of dental procedures. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand coverage of dental procedures in Massachusetts. It requires various types of health insurance plans, including those offered by the state's Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurers, to provide coverage for dental procedures that are related to or resulting from a medical condition for which the plan already provides coverage. This expands access to necessary dental care for individuals with certain medical conditions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Paul McMurtry (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1154

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1154
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1154.pdf

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H5222	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
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