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Introduced
05/02/2022
05/02/2022
In Committee
05/02/2022
05/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2856).
AI Summary
This bill amends several chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws to require health plans, including those offered by the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurers, to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer and digital breast tomosynthesis screening on the same basis as coverage for screening mammograms. The bill also prohibits increasing patient cost-sharing, such as deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance, for these breast cancer screening and diagnostic services. Additionally, the bill includes an exemption for high-deductible health plans that are designed to be compatible with health savings accounts, allowing them to maintain certain cost-sharing requirements to the extent necessary to maintain their qualification.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Bill Straus (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Financial Services (J)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2917 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2856 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2856.pdf |
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