Mass. General Laws c.118E § 10H-1/2

Coverage for the treatment of Down syndrome

This is an unofficial version of a Massachusetts General Law.

Updates

Added by St. 2024, c. 388, § 2, effective January 1, 2026

Section 10H 1/2

For purposes of this section, “Down syndrome” shall mean a chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.

The division and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, behavioral health management firms and third-party administrators under contract to a Medicaid managed care organization or primary care clinician plan shall provide coverage for the treatment of Down syndrome through speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and applied behavior analysis services. 

Last updated:	January 9, 2025