An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury
This bill amends Massachusetts law to expand health insurance coverage for specific therapies addressing cognitive deficits caused by acquired brain injuries. It directly affects individuals suffering from conditions such as strokes or traumatic brain injuries by defining key treatment types like cognitive rehabilitation and neurobehavioral therapy. The legislation establishes clear definitions for these services to ensure they are recognized as medically necessary under existing insurance frameworks. Additionally, it includes provisions for community reintegration services aimed at helping patients safely return to work, school, and independent living.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2024
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kim Ferguson
RRepublican
Co
Angelo D'Emilia
RRepublican
Co
Brian Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Colleen Garry
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Muradian
RRepublican
Co
Donald Wong
RRepublican
Co
Dylan Fernandes
DDemocratic
Co
Hannah Kane
RRepublican
Co
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Barrows
RRepublican
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