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MA H4899
Bill
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurance plans to cover post-pregnancy mental health care, including postpartum and post-miscarriage mental health services, with no deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements
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Applies to multiple insurance types: state employee plans (Chapter 32A), MassHealth/Medicaid (Chapter 118E), commercial insurers (Chapter 175), Blue Cross Blue Shield (Chapter 176A), medical service corporations (Chapter 176B), and HMOs (Chapter 176G)
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Extends coverage benefits to the enrollee's covered spouse and dependents
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Prohibits unreasonable restrictions or delays in coverage for post-pregnancy mental health services
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Takes effect 6 months after passage
Legislative Description
Enhancing post-pregnancy mental health care
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
1/8/2026