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MA H1351

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christine Barber

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires MassHealth (Chapter 118E) to cover habilitative and rehabilitative medically necessary treatments for individuals aged 21 and older with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or autism spectrum disorder
  • Diagnoses must be made by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist using criteria from the most recent DSM who also determines the care to be medically necessary
  • Covered treatments include applied behavior analysis (ABA) provided or supervised by a licensed behavior analyst to develop, maintain, or restore individual functioning
  • Mandates coverage for both dedicated and non-dedicated augmentative and alternative communication devices, including medically necessary tablets
  • Filed by Representative Christine P. Barber with 25 co-sponsors; similar legislation (House No. 128) was filed in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

9/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing2/27/2025

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