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MA H184
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
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to ensuring 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 and augmentative and alternative communication devices, for these individuals when recommended by a licensed physician or psychologist.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Christine Barber (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Day (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
James Murphy (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S115 (on 06/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H184 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H184.pdf |
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