An Act providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that all children in Massachusetts have access to vision screening coverage through their health insurance plans. Currently, access to these screenings may be limited for some families. The legislation seeks to establish a standard of coverage for vision screenings, helping to identify potential vision problems early on.
Key provisions
- Requires health insurance plans to cover vision screenings for children.
- Establishes a process for ensuring consistent coverage across different insurance providers.
- Focuses on routine vision screenings as a preventative measure.
- Aims to improve early detection of vision issues in children.
Who is affected
- Children in Massachusetts
- Parents and guardians of children
- Health insurance providers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill would standardize vision screening coverage for children within the state's health insurance system.
- It builds upon previous attempts to establish similar coverage, as seen in bills H.81, H.95, H.195, H.137, and S.82.
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