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MA H1092

MA H1092
To provide early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment to privately insured children under the age of 21


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to healthcare coverage for early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment services for children and adolescents. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) services for children and adolescents under the age of 21 in the same manner and scope as EPSDT services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries. The provisions of this bill apply to policies, contracts, and certificates of health insurance issued or renewed on or after December 31, 2019 under various chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws, including those governing state employees, individual and group accident and sickness insurance, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, health maintenance organizations, and preferred provider organizations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)

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