H1172
An Act relative to insurance coverage for new treatment
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand insurance coverage to include gender-affirming healthcare services. It aims to ensure that individuals in Massachusetts have access to necessary medical treatments related to their gender identity through their health insurance plans. The bill addresses potential barriers to accessing this care by requiring insurers to cover these services.
Key provisions
- Requires insurance coverage for gender-affirming healthcare services.
- Expands insurance coverage to include medically necessary treatments related to gender identity.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing insurance policies regarding these services.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking gender-affirming healthcare
- Insurance companies in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers offering gender-affirming care
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Primary sponsor
John R. Gaskey
Cosponsor
John R. Gaskey
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Bill H.1172 194th (Current)
An Act relative to insurance coverage for new treatment
By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1172) of John R. Gaskey relative to insurance coverage for gender-affirming health care services. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John R. Gaskey
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1172
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5225 |
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