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MA H4337
Bill
Status
7/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
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AI Summary
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Requires all health insurance policies in Massachusetts to cover cytological screenings (Pap smears) and HPV screenings with no cost sharing to members
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Applies to blanket policies, general policies, accident/sickness insurance, employers' health and welfare funds, hospital service plans, and health maintenance organizations
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Amends four chapters of Massachusetts General Laws (175, 176A, 176B, and 176G) to ensure coverage mandate reaches all types of health insurers
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Coverage requirement takes effect upon policy issuance or renewal within the Commonwealth
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Sponsored by Representative William C. Galvin and reported favorably by the Financial Services Committee on July 31, 2025
Legislative Description
Regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health
Last Action
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
12/4/2025