Bill > S500

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law, specifically Section 47F of Chapter 175, to ensure that insurance policies providing disability income, which is income paid to an individual when they are unable to work due to illness or injury, clearly cover pregnancy as a disability. It mandates that these policies must explicitly state that pregnancy is an eligible disability and detail the benefit periods for childbirth. Specifically, benefits for both vaginal and caesarean births will begin immediately, with a minimum of six weeks of benefits for vaginal births and eight weeks for caesarean births, and no waiting period before benefits start. Furthermore, all disclosures regarding pregnancy-related benefits must comply with regulations set by the department of public health, ensuring this information is included in policies, plans, and promotional materials.