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MA H1314

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance coverage for post-pregnancy mental health care, including postpartum and post-miscarriage mental health services, with no deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements

  • Applies to multiple insurance types: state employee health plans (Chapter 32A), MassHealth/Medicaid (Chapter 118E), commercial insurance companies (Chapter 175), Blue Cross Blue Shield (Chapter 176A), medical service corporations (Chapter 176B), and HMOs (Chapter 176G)

  • Extends coverage benefits to the enrollee's covered spouse and dependents

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing unreasonable restrictions or delays on post-pregnancy mental health coverage

  • Takes effect 6 months after passage

Legislative Description

Enhancing post-pregnancy mental health care

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4899

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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