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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 auditory healthcare coverage for children. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand auditory healthcare coverage for children in Massachusetts. It requires the Group Insurance Commission and health maintenance organization (HMO) contracts to provide coverage for the cost of one hearing aid per hearing-impaired ear, up to $2,000 per hearing aid, every 36 months, for children 26 years of age or younger, upon a written statement from the child's treating physician that the hearing aids are necessary, regardless of the cause of the hearing impairment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Availability and Affordability of Medical Devices and Equipment
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Infants and Children
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1002 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1002.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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