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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
For legislation to provide insurance coverage for vision screening for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill requires various health insurance providers in Massachusetts, including the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), MassHealth (Medicaid), private insurers, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs), to provide coverage for vision screenings for children conducted within 12 months prior to entering kindergarten. The vision screenings must be performed by personnel approved by the Department of Public Health and trained in the screening techniques developed by the Department of Public Health in consultation with the Department of Education. Additionally, the bill mandates coverage for comprehensive eye examinations for children who fail the vision screening or are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental delays, performed by licensed optometrists or ophthalmologists.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4711 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H137 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H137.pdf |
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