This bill aims to enhance women's preventative health by mandating insurance coverage for cytological and HPV screenings without any cost sharing for members. It amends several chapters of the General Laws, specifically Chapter 175, Chapter 176A, Chapter 176B, and Chapter 176G, to ensure that various types of insurance policies—including blanket or general policies, individual or group hospital service plans, and health maintenance contracts—provide this essential coverage.
The new provisions require that any insurance policy issued or renewed within the Commonwealth must include coverage for these screenings, thereby removing financial barriers for women seeking preventative care. The bill emphasizes the importance of accessible health services in combating cervical cancer and promoting overall women's health.