summary
Introduced
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
In Committee
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care
AI Summary
This bill expands access to pregnancy care by modifying several sections of Massachusetts state law to include licensed certified professional midwives (CPMs) alongside certified nurse midwives in health insurance provisions. The bill amends multiple chapters of state law related to health insurance, including those governing state employee health plans, Medicaid, and various types of health insurance providers. Specifically, the bill removes language that restricts coverage for abortion or abortion-related care, and adds provisions requiring insurance commissioners and divisions to ensure compliance with these updated regulations. A key change is the explicit recognition of licensed certified professional midwives as authorized healthcare providers, which broadens the range of professionals who can provide pregnancy and reproductive healthcare services. The modifications will apply to health insurance policies, contracts, and certificates that are delivered, issued, or renewed six months after the act's effective date, giving insurance providers time to adjust their policies to comply with the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (31)
Jenny Armini (D),
Michelle Badger (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Tara Hong (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Billy MacGregor (D),
Thomas Moakley (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Amy Sangiolo (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Chris Worrell (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Financial Services (J)
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (on 07/31/2025)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4343 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4343.pdf |
Loading...