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Introduced
02/20/2024
02/20/2024
In Committee
07/25/2024
07/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to breast cancer equity and early detection
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening, and medically necessary breast magnetic resonance imaging or breast ultrasound screening, on a basis not less favorable than coverage for screening mammograms. The bill also prohibits increased patient cost-sharing for these services to achieve compliance. The provisions of the bill apply to state employee health plans, Medicaid, and all individual and group health insurance plans issued or renewed in Massachusetts on or after January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (33)
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Rob Consalvo (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Judith García (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Jason Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Billy MacGregor (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
James Murphy (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Financial Services (J)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H4918 (on 07/25/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4410 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4410.pdf |
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