Bill > H1171

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 118E of the General Laws to require health insurance plans to provide full coverage for Technology-Assisted Tracking Devices (TAT) for individuals diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or Autism spectrum Disorder. The bill defines these tracking devices with specific technical requirements, including being waterproof (meeting IP66 and IP68 standards), capable of functioning indoors without line-of-sight GPS, independent of public communication networks, and featuring a tamper-resistant but caregiver-changeable wrist or ankle strap. The device must also have a patient-specific code to prevent false alarms and mistaken identities. Insurance coverage would be subject to standard co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles, and out-of-pocket limits, and the device can be obtained by the individual or their guardian if they choose. The primary goal of this legislation is to enhance the safety of vulnerable individuals by providing them with a reliable tracking method that can help locate them if they wander or become lost.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1171