H2918

Relative to mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters in Massachusetts.

The bill mandates coverage for bladder, cervical, lung, and testicular cancer screenings for firefighters in Massachusetts. These screenings must be covered by insurance plans without any cost-sharing requirements, such as co-payments, deductibles, or coinsurance. The screenings are deemed medically necessary and can be performed upon referral by a firefighter's primary care physician.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Aug 4

House

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026