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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthcare insurance coverage for maternal and pediatric health. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to mandate healthcare insurance coverage for a "prenatal pediatric visit" in Massachusetts. The term "prenatal pediatric visit" refers to an appointment between a pregnant person and a pediatrician, which provides a foundation for a positive, family-pediatric professional partnership, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The bill requires this coverage to be provided by the state's Group Insurance Commission, the state Medicaid program, as well as all private health insurance policies, contracts, and plans issued or renewed within the Commonwealth.
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/H3586 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3586.pdf |
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