H4957

Relative to IUD pain management coverage

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4957 mandates pain management coverage for intrauterine device insertions.

Massachusetts H4957 requires health insurance plans to cover pain control methods during intrauterine device insertions, including intravenous sedation, oral sedation, nitrous oxide, local anesthesia, and topical anesthesia. This coverage applies to residents of Massachusetts and those with a principal place of employment within the state. The bill mandates that these methods be prescribed by a provider acting within their scope of practice.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Jul 27

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 28

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services