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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
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition of Louis L. Kafka and others that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance policies in Massachusetts that cover infantile cataract surgery to also provide coverage for aphakic lenses, which are prosthetic contact lenses or glasses required for treatment and rehabilitation. The coverage must be provided as medically necessary by the physician. The bill amends various chapters of Massachusetts General Laws to establish this requirement for different types of health insurance policies, including those under the jurisdiction of the Group Insurance Commission, MassHealth, and various private insurers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H545 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H545.pdf |
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