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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to special education health care costs. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends various chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws to require health insurance plans and the Group Insurance Commission to provide benefits on a nondiscriminatory basis for medically necessary treatments required by a student's Individual Education Program, Individualized Family Service Plan, or Individualized Service Plan, or the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. It also outlines the requirements for school districts to access these benefits, including obtaining annual written informed consent from parents or legal guardians, and prohibits school districts from denying or delaying services due to a family's refusal to provide consent or a health plan's refusal to pay. The bill will take effect on December 31, 2024, and all relevant insurance policies must conform with its provisions by that date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2636 (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S597 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S597.pdf |
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