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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to breast cancer screening and early detection healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening, and medically necessary and appropriate screening with breast magnetic resonance imaging or breast ultrasound on the same basis as screening mammograms. It prohibits increases in patient cost-sharing for these services in order to comply with the law. The bill applies to the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and commercial health plans in the state, with the provisions taking effect for contracts entered into, renewed, or amended on or after January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied H4410 (on 04/18/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H938 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H938.pdf |
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