An Act providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms for persons under the age of 18
This bill requires all health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover biennial echocardiograms and concussion analysis for children aged 5 to 18. It applies to group coverage for state employees, standard health insurance policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts. The coverage must be provided every two years at no additional cost to the patient. It directly affects insurers offering these plans and children in the specified age range.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jul 29, 2026
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jul 29, 2026
Committee
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Financial Services
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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