S.3069

Massachusetts S3069 ensures coverage for medically necessary food for children with food protein allergies under 18.

Massachusetts S3069 mandates that health insurance policies cover medically necessary food for children under 18 with food protein allergies. This includes low protein modified food products, amino acid preparation products, modified fat preparation products, and nutritional formulas. The bill prohibits insurers from requiring referrals for specialty care related to these foods and from categorizing such coverage as "durable medical equipment." It also prevents insurers from increasing patient cost-sharing to comply with these provisions.