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MA H528
To provide early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment to privately insured children under the age of 21
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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
Relative to coverage standards for children under private insurance. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires private insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) services for children and adolescents under the age of 21 in a manner equal to the amount, duration, and scope of EPSDT services provided to Medicaid-eligible children and adolescents, as mandated by federal Medicaid law. The bill amends various chapters of the state's General Laws to apply this coverage requirement to individual and group accident and sickness insurance plans, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, health maintenance contracts, and preferred provider contracts. The provisions of the bill will apply to all relevant insurance policies, contracts, and certificates issued or renewed on or after December 31, 2018.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H528 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H528.pdf |
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