An Act providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children

This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover vision screenings for children before they enter kindergarten. It applies to various types of coverage, including state employee plans, private insurance policies, and hospital service contracts. The screenings must be performed by personnel approved by the Department of Public Health and trained in specific techniques. If a child fails the screening or has a neurodevelopmental delay, the bill also mandates coverage for a comprehensive eye exam by a licensed eye care professional.