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MA S712

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julian Cyr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Mandates insurance coverage for medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders caused by congenital disease or anomaly, excluding cleft lip and cleft palate (already covered under existing law)

  • Specifically requires coverage for treatment of ectodermal dysplasia, dentinogenesis imperfecta, and amelogenesis imperfecta

  • Excludes 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

  • Applies to Group Insurance Commission plans, MassHealth, commercial insurers, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, HMOs, and preferred provider organizations through amendments to seven chapters of Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2931

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing12/11/2025
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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