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MA H976

MA H976
Requiring full health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires all health insurance plans in Massachusetts, including those for state employees, Medicaid, and private insurers, to provide coverage for the treatment of vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune skin condition, including mental health treatment related to the condition. The bill amends several chapters of the state's General Laws to mandate this insurance coverage for all active and retired state employees, Medicaid recipients, and those with private insurance policies delivered or renewed in the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H976
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H976.pdf
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