An Act relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions
This bill mandates that specific health insurance plans in Massachusetts cover medically necessary treatments for genetic craniofacial conditions. It directly affects employees of the state, members of the Division of Medical Assistance, holders of accident and sickness policies, and subscribers to hospital service plans. The law requires these plans to cover functional repairs or restorations for conditions like ectodermal dysplasia and certain dental anomalies, provided they are not cosmetic procedures or unrelated to congenital diseases. Additionally, the bill ensures that coverage for these treatments is not subject to higher deductibles, copayments, or out-of-pocket limits than other benefits in the same plan.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 16, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Apr 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Apr 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass
upper
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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