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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/21/2018
05/21/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance policies in Massachusetts to provide coverage for scalp and facial hair prostheses for individuals who have lost hair due to cancer treatment, alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency, or permanent loss of facial or scalp hair due to injury, provided the alopecia is not related to natural or premature aging. The coverage is subject to a written statement from the treating physician that the prosthesis is medically necessary, and the coverage must be provided at a minimum at the same level as coverage for hair prostheses due to chemotherapy.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S553 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S553.pdf |
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