Healthcare (Insurance)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1863: An Act relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance coverage for mobile integrated health services, expanding access to healthcare delivery models and aligning with coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 364: An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

This bill requires public employers (like state fire departments, cities, towns, or fire districts) to provide full-time firefighters with cancer screenings starting three years after they begin working and every three years thereafter. It directly affects firefighters employed by Massachusetts fire departments, including those at military reservations, air bases, and specific regional zones. The screenings must cover 11 specific cancers (such as colon, lung, breast, and prostate), with all costs covered by the employer's health plan - no co-pays, deductibles, or out-of-pocket expenses for firefighters. This mandates a regular, employer-funded health benefit without requiring firefighter contributions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates employer-provided cancer screenings for firefighters, expanding preventive healthcare access under existing benefit plans for 11 specific cancers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace safety screenings for firefighters (occupational hazard protection), directly advancing worker health and safety standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 726: An Act relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for mobile integrated health services, expanding patient access to non-traditional healthcare options per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 756: An Act expanding insurance coverage for hearing aids and related services

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to expand insurance coverage for hearing aids and related services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands insurance coverage for hearing aids, directly advancing patient access to essential health services and aligning with healthcare funding/support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 18, 2025

H 1107: An Act prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1107) of Daniel Cahill and others relative to insurance coverage for discounted drugs. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects 340b program participants, ensuring discounted drug access for healthcare providers and patients, directly advancing affordable medication access under healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1253: An Act relative to insurance coverage for certain surgeries

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to insurance coverage for certain excess skin removal surgeries. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for specific excess skin removal surgeries, expanding patient access to covered medical procedures under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 29, 2025

H 1178: An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1178) of Carlos González, Joanne M. Comerford and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes insurance coverage for prosthetic/orthotic devices, expanding health coverage access for patients with limb loss, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 728: An Act relative to step therapy and in vitro fertilization insurance coverage

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 728) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to step therapy and in vitro fertilization insurance coverage. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for step therapy and IVF, expanding patient access to reproductive and treatment options90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1218: An Act relative to access to health care

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to insurance coverage for stuttering speech therapy. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for stuttering speech therapy, expanding access to specialized healthcare services95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 1118: An Act relative to prior authorization requests

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1118) of Mark J. Cusack that health insurance plans be authorized to ensure adequate staffing during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to ensure adequate staffing for prior authorization requests, improving patient access to timely care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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