Healthcare (Insurance)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 8, 2025

SD 3071: An Act providing insurance coverage for the medically necessary treatment of port-wine stains

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2599) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the medically necessary treatment of port-wine stains. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for medically necessary treatment of port-wine stains, expanding health coverage access and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 1216: An Act relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for hearing aids, expanding access to a medical device under healthcare services per title/summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1323: An Act relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism

By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1323) of Alan Silvia relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for autism, expanding healthcare access for affected individuals under public health services.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 4550: An Act relative to modern family building

H 4550 requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover fertility diagnostic care and treatments for individuals diagnosed with infertility, without restrictions based on age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or family status. The bill mandates coverage for up to four oocyte retrievals, unlimited embryo transfers, and unlimited intrauterine insemination cycles, while explicitly excluding non-medical costs like donor gametes or surrogacy. It also requires healthcare providers to complete training on LGBTQ+ family-building resources and eliminates discriminatory coverage limitations for infertility services. This applies to both group insurance plans (including for state employees) and medical assistance programs, as detailed in Sections 2 and 4 of the bill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for fertility treatments without discrimination, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services and protecting patient rights under healthcare coverage.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 1244: An Act providing for prompt health insurance benefits for municipal employees

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1244) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Steven J. Ouellette relative to health insurance for municipal employees. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates prompt health insurance benefits for municipal employees, ensuring timely access to coverage and improving healthcare access for this group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates timely health insurance benefits for municipal employees, directly expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3095: An Act improving access to infertility treatment

HD 3095 (Massachusetts) defines infertility and mandates comprehensive health insurance coverage for infertility treatment. The bill requires insurers to cover specific services including up to six oocyte retrievals, unlimited embryo transfers (with single embryo transfer when medically appropriate), artificial insemination, sperm extraction, and third-party reproduction like IVF with donor eggs/sperm or gestational carriers. Insurers cannot impose extra restrictions such as higher deductibles, age limits, limits on treatment attempts, or discrimination based on protected characteristics (e.g., gender identity, sexual orientation). This coverage must align with clinical guidelines from major medical societies and cannot override existing benefits or medical provider judgment. The law directly affects insured individuals seeking infertility treatment in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive insurance coverage for infertility treatments including IVF, artificial insemination, and embryo transfers, improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3546: An Act relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients

HD 3546 requires all health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover physical therapy for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) patients. The law mandates coverage for preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute physical therapy when a physician determines it is medically necessary after evaluating symptoms, test results, or treatment response. Insurers cannot deny this coverage solely because the therapy is labeled "unproven," "experimental," or "investigational." This applies to group plans (including state employee coverage), individual policies, and health maintenance contracts, directly benefiting EDS patients by ensuring access to necessary care without arbitrary coverage barriers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for EDS physical therapy, preventing denial based on treatment labels, expanding patient access to necessary care.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3015: An Act relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

HD 3015, "An Act relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids," requires Massachusetts health insurance plans to cover hearing aids for insured residents with hearing loss. The bill mandates coverage for one hearing aid per hearing-impaired ear every 36 months, based on a physician's written statement, with earlier coverage allowed if hearing changes. It includes the hearing aid deemed best by the patient and audiologist (regardless of brand), all related services (evaluation, fitting, adjustments), supplies (ear molds, batteries), and repairs/replacements if the device fails. Insurance plans must limit copayments to $200 max, apply the same terms as other durable medical equipment, and cover both group and non-group policies. This directly affects Massachusetts residents with hearing loss who have health insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health insurance coverage for hearing aids, expanding patient access to necessary medical devices and services per physician recommendation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 1312: An Act relative to Insurance Coverage for Doula Services

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to insurance coverage for Doula Services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for doula services, expanding maternal health access and aligning with healthcare coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 28, 2025

S 836: 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 HealthcareBill explicitly authorizes insurance coverage for prosthetic/orthotic devices, expanding health coverage access for patients with limb loss.95% confidence

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