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MA H1253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marc Lombardo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Mandates insurance coverage for excess skin removal surgical procedures across all major insurance types in Massachusetts
  • Requires the Group Insurance Commission to cover these procedures for active and retired state employees
  • Extends the coverage mandate to MassHealth (Medicaid) through the Division of Medical Assistance
  • Applies to commercial insurance policies, hospital service plans (Blue Cross), medical service agreements (Blue Shield), and health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
  • Coverage requirement applies to all individual and group plans issued, delivered, or renewed within the commonwealth

Legislative Description

Relative to insurance coverage for certain surgeries

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5225

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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