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MA H1287
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ted Philips
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AI Summary
- Requires health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery to also cover aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation
- Mandates coverage for prosthetic contact lenses or glasses when deemed medically necessary by a physician
- Amends 8 chapters of Massachusetts General Laws to apply the requirement across all insurance types: state employee insurance (Chapter 32A), MassHealth (Chapter 118E), commercial insurers (Chapter 175), Blue Cross Blue Shield (Chapters 176A and 176B), HMOs (Chapter 176G), and preferred provider arrangements (Chapter 176I)
- Filed on January 16, 2025 by Representative Edward R. Philips (8th Norfolk) and referred to the Financial Services Committee
- Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 session as House Bill 1116
Legislative Description
Relative to the treatment of infantile cataracts
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5225
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Financial Services2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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