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MA H5041

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Financial Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders caused by congenital disease or anomaly, including ectodermal dysplasia, dentinogenesis imperfecta, and amelogenesis imperfecta

  • Applies to multiple insurance types: Group Insurance Commission plans for state employees, MassHealth, commercial insurers, hospital service plans (Blue Cross), medical service plans (Blue Shield), HMOs, and preferred provider organizations

  • Excludes coverage for cleft lip and cleft palate (already covered under existing law), purely cosmetic surgery, and dental or orthodontic treatment unrelated to the congenital condition

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing higher deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or out-of-pocket limits for these benefits compared to other covered services

  • Amends seven chapters of Massachusetts General Laws (32A, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, 176G, and 176I) to ensure comprehensive coverage across all regulated insurance markets

Legislative Description

Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions

Last Action

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

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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