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MA H1170
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Colleen Garry
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover physical therapy for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome patients, including preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment
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Applies to all major insurance types: Group Insurance Commission plans for state employees, commercial insurers, hospital service plans (Blue Cross), medical service plans (Blue Shield), and HMOs
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Coverage must be provided when a physician determines treatment is medically necessary after evaluating the patient's symptoms, diagnostic test results, or response to therapy
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Prohibits insurers from denying coverage solely because the therapy may be characterized as unproven, experimental, or investigational
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Filed by Representative Colleen M. Garry (36th Middlesex) on January 17, 2025; similar bill (H.1022) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5048
2/5/2026