Healthcare (Insurance)

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 280: An Act providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children

By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 280) of Bridget Plouffe for legislation to provide insurance coverage for vision screening for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for children's vision screening, expanding preventive healthcare access and aligning with healthcare funding/support indicators.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1364: An Act establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons

This bill allows court-appointed guardians to be paid directly for arranging medical care for incapacitated people (those unable to make their own health decisions). It creates specific rules for guardians to qualify as "providers," requiring proof of court appointment, a sworn statement of service dates, and confirmation they are not immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, or sibling). Guardians must submit claims with court documents, and payments cannot duplicate existing insurance coverage. The law also sets new payment rates for guardians based on regional costs, inflation, and geographic wage differences.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects rights of incapacitated persons by enabling guardians to arrange medical care with direct payment, improving access to health services for vulnerable populations.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1933: An Act relative to insurer responsibility to the operating budgets of health care oversight entities

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 840) of Nick Collins for legislation to ensure to insurer responsibility to the operating budgets of health care oversight entities by paying to the commonwealth an amount for the estimated expenses of the commission. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires insurers to pay commonwealth for health care oversight entity expenses, directly funding state budget operations under fiscal management.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers to fund health care oversight entities' operating budgets, directly supporting oversight infrastructure and financing through mandatory payments.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1352: An Act promoting consumer choice in health care

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 695) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to health insurance coverage by athletic trainers. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health insurance coverage to include athletic trainers, promoting consumer choice and access to additional healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2119: An Act expanding health insurance access for state employees

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 822) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to expand health insurance access for state employees. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'expand health insurance access for state employees,' directly aligning with support indicators like improving coverage access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1257: An Act to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to increase enrollment in affordable health plans, expanding access to healthcare coverage per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1153: An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 836) of John C. Velis and Joanne M. Comerford 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 medical devices related to limb loss/difference.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4148: An Act improving the health insurance prior authorization process

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1136) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the health insurance prior authorization process. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve health insurance prior authorization process, reducing administrative barriers and enhancing patient access to care, aligning with healthcare support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 22, 2025

H 1357: An Act relative to insurer responsibility to the operating budgets of health care oversight entities

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1357) of Michael S. Day relative to insurer responsibility to the operating budgets of health care oversight entities. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to fund healthcare oversight entities, strengthening regulatory oversight and ensuring financial stability of oversight bodies under Health Care Financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1189: An Act providing insurance coverage for Alfi’s syndrome

By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1189) of Natalie M. Higgins relative to insurance coverage for Alfi’s syndrome. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for Alfi's syndrome, directly expanding health benefits and patient access for a specific medical condition.95% confidence

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