MA H882

Bill

MA H882

Relative to the treatment of infantile cataracts

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition of Louis L. Kafka and others that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that health insurance policies covering infantile cataract surgery must also provide coverage for aphakic lenses, which are prosthetic contact lenses or glasses used for treatment and rehabilitation after cataract removal, when deemed medically necessary by a physician. This requirement applies to various health insurance plans, including those governed by Chapters 32A, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, 176G, and 176I of the General Laws, ensuring that children who undergo surgery for cataracts receive necessary visual aids for their recovery.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Louis Kafka (D)*, Marjorie Decker (D), Bill Galvin (D), Colleen Garry (D), Kay Khan (D), Mike Moore (D), Elizabeth Poirier (R), James Timilty (D), Walter Timilty (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4111 (on 03/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H882

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H882
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H882
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H882.pdf

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