H 964 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions

This bill requires specific Massachusetts healthcare plans to cover medically necessary treatments for genetic craniofacial conditions, such as ectodermal dysplasia and dentinogenesis imperfecta. It applies to insurance provided by the state for its employees, the state health division, private accident and sickness policies, and employee health funds within the commonwealth. The law mandates that these plans cover functional repairs or restorations needed to improve function or appearance, while explicitly excluding cosmetic surgery and dental work unrelated to congenital anomalies. Additionally, the bill ensures that coverage for these conditions cannot have higher deductibles, copayments, or out-of-pocket limits than other medical benefits.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 16, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 22, 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 · 10 co-sponsors

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