MA H551

Bill

Relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance policies in Massachusetts to provide coverage for anesthesia and facility charges for dental care provided to children under the age of six, severely disabled individuals, or those with a medical condition who require hospitalization or general anesthesia for dental procedures. The policy must cover the costs of general anesthesia provided by a qualified anesthesia provider or anesthesiologist, as well as the hospital or ambulatory surgical center (ASC) charges, regardless of whether the services are provided in an ASC or hospital. The insurance companies may require prior authorization for the hospitalization or ASC care in the same manner as for other covered medical conditions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (11)

Brian Ashe (D), Jennifer Benson (D), James Cantwell (D), Sean Garballey (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Kay Khan (D), David Linsky (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Dave Rogers (D), Angelo Scaccia (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H551

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H551
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H551.pdf

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