Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1161 — An Act regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill addresses cervical cancer and promotes women's preventive health measures.

This legislation focuses on initiatives related to cervical cancer and encourages preventive health practices for women. It aims to improve awareness and access to necessary health services.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may see improved health resources and support for women's health issues, particularly related to cervical cancer.

Summary

An Act regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health

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The bill mandates coverage for cytological and HPV screenings with no cost sharing in various insurance policies within the Commonwealth.

  • Chapter 175, Section 47DD

    Any policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the Commonwealth shall provide coverage for cytological screenings and HPV screenings with no cost sharing to the member.

    This establishes a requirement for insurance to cover these screenings without any cost to the insured.

  • Chapter 176A, Section 8FF

    Any contract between a subscriber and a corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan which is delivered, issued or renewed within the Commonwealth shall provide coverage for cytological screenings and HPV screenings with no cost sharing to the member.

    This requires hospital service plans to include these screenings in their coverage without cost sharing.

  • Chapter 176B, Section 4FF

    Any subscription certificate under an individual or group service agreement delivered, issued or renewed within the Commonwealth shall provide coverage for cytological screenings and HPV screenings with no cost sharing to the member.

    This mandates that service agreements cover these screenings with no cost to the member.

  • Chapter 176G, Section 4X

    Any individual or group health maintenance contract shall provide coverage for the cost of annual cytological screenings and HPV screenings with no cost sharing to the member.

    This ensures health maintenance contracts include free coverage for these screenings.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1161 do?
An Act regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health
Who sponsors H1161?
H1161 is sponsored by William C. Galvin (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1161?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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