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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. It amends various chapters of Massachusetts law to prohibit deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or other cost-sharing requirements for certain pregnancy-related health services, with an exception if the applicable health plan would lose its tax-exempt status as a result. The bill also requires state agencies and officials to ensure plan compliance with these provisions. The changes made by this bill will apply to all relevant health insurance policies and contracts delivered, issued, or renewed 6 months from the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Cindy Friedman (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Maternal Health
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S646 | 03/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S646.pdf | 03/11/2023 |
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