An Act expanding coverage of dental procedures

This bill requires various health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover dental procedures when they are directly related to or caused by a medical condition already covered by the plan. It directly affects employees of the Commonwealth, members of the Division of Retirement and Benefits, and individuals or groups holding medical insurance policies issued within the state. The law mandates that if a plan pays for a specific medical treatment, it must also pay for any necessary dental work that results from that treatment. By amending multiple chapters of the General Laws, the bill ensures consistent coverage rules across different types of insurance contracts and health maintenance agreements.