H 4553
An Act requiring coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivor
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that individuals who have survived head and neck cancer receive coverage for medically necessary oral and dental care. It mandates that insurance plans, including those offered by the Commonwealth and private insurers, cover preventative, restorative, and specialized dental treatments before, during, and after cancer treatment. The bill also addresses related services like laboratory assessments, patient education, and rehabilitative care to support overall health and function.
Key provisions
- Requires coverage for pre-cancer dental care, including preventative and restorative treatments.
- Mandates coverage for dental care needed before head and neck cancer treatment (e.g., chemotherapy).
- Ensures coverage for dental care after head and neck cancer treatment.
- Covers dental procedures directly related to head and neck cancer treatments.
- Includes coverage for laboratory assessments, medications, and rehabilitation services.
- Extends coverage to patient education, medical devices, prostheses, and other supportive services.
- Applies to various insurance types, including Commonwealth group insurance, private insurance policies, and employers’ health and welfare funds.
- Addresses coverage within the Commonwealth and across state lines.
Who is affected
- Individuals who have survived head and neck cancer
- Insurance companies (Commonwealth group insurance, private insurers, employers)
- Healthcare providers
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
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Bill H.4553 194th (Current)
An Act requiring coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivor
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4553
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 9/29/2025 | House | New draft of H1258 |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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An Act requiring coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivor
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