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MA H1020
Relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care in the Commonwealth aka Martha's Bill
summary
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 colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screening for individuals under the age of 50 in Massachusetts. Key provisions include:
1. Requiring the Group Insurance Commission, which provides health insurance to state employees, to cover various colorectal cancer screening tests starting at age 45 with no cost-sharing for the insured.
2. Mandating that private insurers in Massachusetts provide coverage for the same range of colorectal cancer screening tests starting at age 45, also with no cost-sharing for the insured.
The bill also establishes a special commission to study the prevalence of colorectal cancer in individuals under 50, identify unmet needs, and make recommendations for further legislation and resources to address this issue. The commission is required to report its findings by December 31, 2023.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Colleen Garry (D)*,
Josh Cutler (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
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/H1020 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1020.pdf |
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