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MA S803
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick O'Connor
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AI Summary
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Mandates coverage for annual executive physical examinations across all major health insurance types in Massachusetts, including Group Insurance Commission plans for state employees, Medicaid managed care, individual and group accident/sickness policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and HMO contracts
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Applies to Massachusetts residents and persons with a principal place of employment within the Commonwealth
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Requires reimbursement for executive physical exams conducted in inpatient settings to be provided separately from existing hospital inpatient service payments
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Amends six chapters of Massachusetts General Laws (32A, 118E, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G) to implement the coverage requirements
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Effective date of September 1, 2026 for all health insurance policies, contracts, and certificates delivered, issued, or renewed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Ensuring access to executive physical exams
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2787
12/4/2025