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MA H1206

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover weight-based dosages of epinephrine injectors, including FDA-approved auto-injectors and pre-filled syringes

  • Prohibits insurers from applying higher deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or out-of-pocket limits for epinephrine injectors compared to other prescribed drugs

  • Applies coverage mandates across multiple insurance types: Group Insurance Commission plans for state employees, Medicaid, individual accident/sickness policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance organizations

  • Amends six chapters of Massachusetts General Laws (32A, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G) to ensure consistent coverage requirements across all regulated insurance markets

  • Filed by Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. on January 15, 2025, with similar legislation introduced in the 2023-2024 session (House No. 1054)

Legislative Description

Relative to epinephrine injectors

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4943

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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