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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 health insurance coverage for mastectomies. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends various chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws to require health insurance plans to provide coverage for the cost of a mastectomy procedure and a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient care following the procedure. The bill applies to active and retired state employees covered by the Group Insurance Commission, as well as policies and contracts issued by private insurance companies and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) operating in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (13)
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
James Timilty (D),
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/H543 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H543.pdf |
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