Healthcare (Insurance)

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4116: An Act to streamline patient disclosure requirements

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1126) of Michael S. Day relative to health care providers providing patients' health insurance carrier with estimates of the expected billing. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines billing estimates disclosure, improving patient transparency and access to cost information per healthcare provider requirements.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3896: 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 under health services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 1308: An Act relative to protecting reproductive destiny

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1308) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to health insurance coverage for voluntary female sterilization. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health insurance coverage for voluntary female sterilization, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services under health insurance coverage.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 23, 2026

H 1171: An Act concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1171) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for electronic tracking devices to protect Autism/Alzheimer's patients, expanding health coverage access and safety protections.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 23, 2026

H 1206: An Act relative to epinephrine injectors

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to health insurance coverage for epinephrine injectors. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for epinephrine injectors, expanding access to critical allergy treatment and aligning with coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 4551: An Act improving access to infertility treatment

This bill expands insurance coverage for infertility treatment in Massachusetts by defining infertility broadly to include medical history, need for intervention (like donor gametes), time to conceive, and reproductive challenges. It mandates coverage for specific treatments including up to six oocyte retrievals, unlimited embryo transfers (with single embryo transfer when medically appropriate), artificial insemination, and third-party reproduction like IVF with donor eggs/sperm. Insurers must cover these services without imposing different deductibles, age limits, or arbitrary restrictions that don't align with medical guidelines, and cannot discriminate based on protected characteristics like gender identity or sexual orientation. The law directly affects insured Massachusetts residents seeking infertility care, requiring insurers to provide comprehensive coverage per clinical standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands insurance coverage for infertility treatments including IVF, donor services, and specific medical procedures, mandating broader coverage definitions and access.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1290: An Act relative to dental insurance coverage of periodontal treatments

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Bud L. Williams relative to dental insurance coverage of periodontal treatments. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates dental insurance coverage for periodontal treatments, expanding patient access to essential oral healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 755: An Act providing for prompt health insurance benefits for municipal employees

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation related to health insurance benefits for municipal employees. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates timely health insurance benefits for municipal employees, expanding coverage access and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates prompt health insurance benefits for municipal employees, directly expanding worker benefits under employment standards.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2903: An Act relative to capping the price of epinephrine

This bill (HD 2903) requires health insurance plans to cover epinephrine autoinjectors for anaphylaxis treatment with specific cost limits. It mandates that coverage for one brand-name or generic epinephrine autoinjector (sold as a two-pack) cannot include deductibles or co-insurance, and co-payments must not exceed $60. The law directly affects individuals with severe allergies requiring emergency epinephrine treatment, ensuring predictable out-of-pocket costs for this critical medication. It amends multiple sections of health insurance law to explicitly include anaphylaxis as a covered condition and set the $60 co-pay cap.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for epinephrine with $60 co-pay cap, improving patient access and reducing out-of-pocket costs for critical allergy treatment.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3046: An Act relative to external reviews and patient protection

HD 3046 requires external medical reviews for denied treatments to be conducted by a Massachusetts-licensed physician certified in the relevant specialty. This physician must identify themselves to the patient, provide a detailed written report with peer-reviewed citations, conduct physical exams when needed, and carry malpractice insurance. The bill also allows patients to appeal denied reviews in superior court and, if successful, recover all attorney fees and costs from the health plan. It directly affects patients challenging insurance denials for medical care. These changes aim to increase transparency and accountability in the external review process.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires licensed physicians for treatment reviews, mandates transparency, and enables patient appeals with legal fees recovery - protecting patient access to care.90% confidence

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