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MA S646

MA S646
Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Maternal Health

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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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