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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 insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand insurance coverage for colorectal and breast cancer screenings in Massachusetts. It prohibits insurance policies, contracts, or plans from imposing deductibles for initial screening colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, or mammograms, as well as any additional screenings ordered by a physician within the same policy year. The bill applies to various types of insurance plans, including individual and group policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, health maintenance contracts, and the state's Group Insurance Commission. The goal is to remove financial barriers and encourage preventive cancer screenings.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1117 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1117.pdf |
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