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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to include childbirth under insurance policies providing for disability income. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law to require that any policy of accidental or sickness insurance that provides coverage for disability income must clearly indicate that pregnancy is an eligible disability, and must clearly state the benefit periods associated with childbirth. Specifically, it requires that benefits related to a vaginal or cesarean birth must begin immediately upon such birth and continue for a minimum of six weeks for vaginal births and eight weeks for cesarean births, with no elimination period. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations to ensure that all pregnancy-related eligibility and benefits information is provided in all policies, plans, and promotional materials.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 04/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S530 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S530.pdf |
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