Bill > H1224

This bill requires various types of health insurance providers in Massachusetts, including the Group Insurance Commission, health insurers, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance organizations, to cover biennial (every two years) echocardiograms and concussion analyses for children between the ages of five and eighteen. An echocardiogram is a non-invasive ultrasound test that examines the heart's structure and function, which can help detect potential heart conditions early. The bill aims to ensure that young people have access to these important medical screenings across different types of health insurance plans, potentially helping to identify and address health issues at an early stage. By amending multiple chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws, the bill creates a comprehensive requirement for health insurance coverage of these specific medical screening services for children and teenagers, regardless of the type of insurance plan they have.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1224