MA H1095

Bill

Relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to providing coverage for physical therapy preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to require health insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for physical therapy, including preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment, for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The bill applies to coverage offered by the Group Insurance Commission, as well as individual and group health insurance plans, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts. The coverage is to be provided when determined medically necessary by a physician after a thorough evaluation of the patient's symptoms, diagnostic test results, and response to therapy, and cannot be denied solely on the basis that the therapy is unproven, experimental, or investigational in nature.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Colleen Garry (D)*, Dave Robertson (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1095

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1095
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1095.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1153	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied S648	Similar To
H5222	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1290	Establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers	Accompanied a study order, see H5229	Similar To
S658	Relative to prescription drug voice synthesizers	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S672	To require health care coverage for emergency psychiatric services	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S719	Expanding automobile insurance coverage options to include the diminished value of automobiles	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S787	Establishing a public health option	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S797	Relative to premium impact statements	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S803	Relative to coverage for chronic illness	Accompanied S771	Similar To

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