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MA H1117

Relative to colorectal and breast cancer screenings


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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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