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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 providing coverage for physical therapy preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for physical therapy, including preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment, for patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. The bill specifies that coverage must be provided when the physical therapy is determined to be medically necessary by a physician after a thorough evaluation of the patient's symptoms, diagnostic test results, and response to therapy. The bill also states that coverage cannot be denied solely because the therapy may be characterized as unproven, experimental, or investigational.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1022 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1022.pdf |
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