An Act relative to epinephrine injectors
This bill requires most health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover FDA-approved epinephrine injectors (auto-injectors or pre-filled syringes) for weight-based dosing without higher out-of-pocket costs than other prescribed drugs. It directly affects Commonwealth employee insurance, Medicaid, private health insurance plans, and employer health funds by mandating this coverage. Key provisions ensure no additional deductibles, copays, or coinsurance apply specifically to these injectors compared to standard medications. The law applies to all relevant insurance policies delivered or renewed in Massachusetts, focusing solely on coverage requirements for existing FDA-approved devices.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jul 29, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jul 29, 2026
Committee
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Financial Services
lower
0 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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