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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthcare coverage of applied behavioral analysis therapy for certain patients with Down Syndrome. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires healthcare plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for the treatment of Down syndrome, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and applied behavior analysis services. The bill applies to plans covering state employees, Medicaid/MassHealth, and commercial health insurance plans. Down syndrome is defined as a chromosomal condition resulting in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Peter Durant (R)*,
Jack Lewis (D)*,
Dan Cahill (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1145 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1145.pdf |
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