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This bill mandates comprehensive coverage for cervical cancer screenings across different types of health insurance plans in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill requires that blanket, general, accident, and sickness insurance policies, as well as employers' health and welfare funds, must provide cytological screenings (Pap smears) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) screenings without any out-of-pocket costs for the member. The bill amends multiple chapters of Massachusetts General Laws to ensure that individual and group health insurance plans, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts all include these screenings at no additional cost to patients. By eliminating cost-sharing for these preventative screenings, the bill aims to improve access to early detection of cervical cancer, which can help reduce the incidence and mortality of this disease by identifying potential issues before they become more serious health problems.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Joint Committee on Financial Services (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4337