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MA H1286
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ted Philips
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AI Summary
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Prohibits insurers from imposing deductibles on initial screening colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, and mammograms ordered by a physician
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Eliminates all out-of-pocket costs (coinsurance, copayments, deductibles) for any additional colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, or mammograms ordered within the same policy year
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Applies to multiple insurance types: commercial insurance policies (Chapter 175), hospital service plans (Chapter 176A), medical service agreements (Chapter 176B), and health maintenance organizations (Chapter 176G)
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Extends identical cost-sharing protections to active and retired Commonwealth employees covered through the Group Insurance Commission
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Similar legislation was previously filed as House Bill 1117 in the 2023-2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relative to colorectal and breast cancer screenings
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5210
3/9/2026