An Act providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms for persons under the age of 18
This bill requires all health insurance plans sold in Massachusetts - including state employee group plans, individual policies, and hospital service agreements - to cover biennial echocardiograms (heart screenings) and concussion analysis for children aged 5 to 18. It directly affects insurers and policyholders by mandating this specific preventive care coverage for youth. The key provision adds new requirements to multiple chapters of state law, ensuring consistent coverage across all medical insurance types in the commonwealth. The policy change focuses on making these screenings accessible without out-of-pocket costs for families.
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