H4945

Providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms for persons under the age of 18

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4945 requires insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms and concussion analyses for persons under 18.

Massachusetts H4945 amends the state's General Laws to mandate insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms and concussion analyses for individuals under 18. This applies to hospital service plans, medical service agreements, group insurance commission coverage, and health maintenance contracts. The requirement affects all insurance policies delivered, issued, or renewed within the commonwealth.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Jul 29

House

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

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jan 23

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services