Requires health insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders
This bill requires health insurance plans in the state to cover diagnosis and medically necessary treatment - including both surgical and nonsurgical procedures - for disorders affecting bones or joints in the face, neck, or head (such as birth defects, injuries, or developmental conditions). It applies to all health insurance policies offering physician or major medical coverage, mandating that this coverage be equivalent to coverage for other musculoskeletal disorders in the body. Policies may require a referral from a contracted healthcare provider, but the bill explicitly excludes coverage for routine dental services related to teeth, gums, or jaw issues. This directly affects insurers and policyholders seeking treatment for these specific facial/head/joint conditions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pat Fahy
DDemocratic
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