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MA H4918
MA H4918Relative to medically necessary breast screenings and exams for equity and early detection
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Introduced
07/25/2024
07/25/2024
In Committee
10/30/2024
10/30/2024
Crossed Over
10/28/2024
10/28/2024
Passed
11/04/2024
11/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/13/2024
11/13/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to medically necessary breast screenings and exams for 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 screening with breast magnetic resonance imaging or breast ultrasound, without any increase in patient cost-sharing, in addition to coverage for screening mammograms. The bill also includes an exemption for high-deductible health plans (HSA-qualified policies) from certain cost-sharing requirements, as long as the exemption does not apply to preventive care coverage under federal law. The provisions of the bill will take effect for all contracts entered into, renewed, or amended on or after January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
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)
House Committee on Ways and Means (H)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 231 of the Acts of 2024 (on 11/13/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4918 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4918.pdf |
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