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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for scalp and facial hair prostheses, including wigs and other medical pigmentation, for individuals who have lost hair due to cancer treatment, alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, non-classical 21-hydroxylase, or permanent loss of hair from injury, as long as the hair loss is not due to natural or premature aging. The coverage must be provided at the same level and frequency as insurance coverage for hair loss due to chemotherapy.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Bruce Tarr (R)*,
Nick Collins (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
John Keenan (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S716 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S716.pdf |
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