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By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to expand access to dental coverage. Financial Services. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PETITION OF:
Ruth B. Balser
William N. Brownsberger
Christine E. Canavan
James H. Fagan
Jennifer L. Flanagan
John P. Fresolo
Mary E. Grant
Kevin G. Honan
Douglas W. Petersen
Denise Provost
Michael F. Rush
Carl M. Sciortino, Jr.
Robert P. Spellane
Steven M. Walsh
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
Jarrett T. Barrios
Stephen M. Brewer
Gale D. Candaras
Harriette L. Chandler
Mark C. Montigny
Richard T. Moore
Robert A. O'Leary
Pamela P. Resor
Bruce E. Tarr
James E. Timilty
Ellen Story
Patricia D. Jehlen
Peter V. Kocot
Elizabeth A. Malia
Louis L. Kafka
Geraldo Alicea
Kay Khan
Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
James B. Eldridge
Martha M. Walz
Walter F. Timilty
Barbara A. L'Italien
Susan C. Fargo
Cleon H. Turner
Jennifer M. Callahan
Thomas M. Stanley
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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 118H of the General Laws, as created by Chapter 58 of the Acts of 2996, shall be amended by striking the definition of “eligible health insurance plan” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
“Eligible health insurance plan”, a health insurance plan that meets the criteria, established by the board, for receiving premium assistance payments: provided, that such criteria must require plans to include medically necessary dental services, including preventative and restorative procedures; and provided further, that no eligible health insurance plan may require an annual deductible.”