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MA H1224

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sally Kerans

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires insurance coverage for biennial (every two years) echocardiograms and concussion analysis for individuals ages 5 to 18

  • Applies to state employee health plans through the Group Insurance Commission

  • Mandates coverage across all major insurance types: commercial insurers, hospital service plans (Blue Cross), medical service plans (Blue Shield), and health maintenance organizations (HMOs)

  • Amends five chapters of Massachusetts General Laws (32A, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G) to ensure comprehensive coverage across all regulated insurance products

  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House Bill 1067 in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms for persons under the age of 18

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4945

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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