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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/24/2018
05/24/2018
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 certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance providers in Massachusetts to cover medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders, including conditions like ectodermal dysplasia, dentinogenesis imperfecta, and amelogenesis imperfecta. The coverage cannot include cosmetic surgery or dental/orthodontic treatment unrelated to the congenital condition. The benefits provided under this bill cannot have higher deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or out-of-pocket limits than other benefits offered by the insurer. This requirement applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, and certificates issued or renewed in the state, except those that solely provide dental or vision coverage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Marjorie Decker (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
David Linsky (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Scibak (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H581 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H581.pdf |
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