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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthcare coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends several chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws to require health insurance providers, including the Group Insurance Commission, to cover the cost of mastectomies and provide a minimum of 48 hours of in-patient care following the procedure. The bill aims to ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer for active and retired employees of the Commonwealth, as well as individuals and groups with accident, sickness, hospital service, medical service, or health maintenance organization insurance plans.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Jessica Giannino (D)*,
Ted Philips (D)*,
Tony Cabral (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dawne Shand (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1115 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1115.pdf |
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