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MA H4945
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
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AI Summary
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Mandates insurance coverage for biennial (every two years) echocardiograms and concussion analyses for individuals ages 5 to 18
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Applies to Group Insurance Commission plans covering active and retired Commonwealth employees
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Requires compliance from commercial insurers, including blanket policies, accident/sickness insurance, and employers' health and welfare funds
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Extends mandate to hospital service plans (Chapter 176A), medical service agreements (Chapter 176B), and health maintenance organizations (Chapter 176G)
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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