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MA H4945

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Financial Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Mandates insurance coverage for biennial (every two years) echocardiograms and concussion analyses for individuals ages 5 to 18

  • Applies to Group Insurance Commission plans covering active and retired Commonwealth employees

  • Requires compliance from commercial insurers, including blanket policies, accident/sickness insurance, and employers' health and welfare funds

  • Extends mandate to hospital service plans (Chapter 176A), medical service agreements (Chapter 176B), and health maintenance organizations (Chapter 176G)

  • Filed January 5, 2026 and reported favorably by the House Financial Services Committee on January 23, 2026

Legislative Description

Providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms for persons under the age of 18

Last Action

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing1/23/2026

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