Bill > H879

This bill mandates that health insurance policies and contracts in the Commonwealth provide coverage for the cost of a mastectomy, which is the surgical removal of a breast, and ensure a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient care following the procedure. This requirement applies to various types of insurance, including those provided to active or retired state employees through the Group Insurance Commission, as well as individual and group accident, sickness, hospital service, medical service, and maintenance contracts. The bill aims to standardize and guarantee essential post-mastectomy care for insured individuals.