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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to step therapy and in vitro fertilization insurance coverage. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends various laws in Massachusetts to require insurance coverage for medically necessary expenses related to the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Specifically, it prohibits insurance plans from requiring patients to take a medication or undergo a procedure that is not recommended by their physician. The definition of infertility is also clarified, specifying that it applies to individuals who are unable to conceive or produce a live birth within 1 year if the female is 35 or younger, or 6 months if the female is over 35. The bill covers insurance plans offered by the state's Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1001 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1001.pdf |
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