H 1170
An Act relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to improve access to care for individuals diagnosed with Ehler Danlos syndrome (EDS). It aims to ensure that insurance coverage includes preventative physical therapy, ongoing maintenance care, and treatment for acute episodes of the condition. The bill addresses the challenges faced by EDS patients in obtaining necessary and consistent medical support.
Key provisions
- Requires insurance coverage for preventative physical therapy for individuals with EDS.
- Ensures coverage for ongoing chronic maintenance physical therapy for EDS patients.
- Mandates coverage for acute treatment related to EDS.
- Addresses access to care for individuals with Ehler Danlos syndrome.
Who is affected
- Individuals with Ehler Danlos syndrome
- Patients seeking physical therapy services
- Healthcare providers treating EDS patients
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- Expands insurance coverage to include preventative, maintenance, and acute physical therapy for EDS patients.
- Addresses a potential gap in current coverage for this specific patient population.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.1170 194th (Current)
An Act relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1170) of Colleen M. Garry relative to providing coverage for physical therapy preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1170
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5048 |
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