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MA H551
Relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment
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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 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)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H551 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H551.pdf |
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