Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H4937: An Act providing for certain health insurance coverage
Status: In committee, July 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 22, 2026:
SECTION 1. Section 17A of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the following 4 sentences:- The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured under the group insurance commission coverage for the cost of enteral formulas for home use, whether administered orally or via tube feeding, for which a physician has issued a written order. Such written order shall state that the enteral formula is clearly medically necessary and has been proven effective as a disease-specific treatment regimen for those individuals who are or will become malnourished or suffer from disorders, which if left untreated, cause chronic physical or intellectual disability or death. Specific diseases for which enteral formulas have been proven effective shall include, but are not limited to, inherited diseases of amino acid or organic acid metabolism; eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders; Crohn's Disease; gastroesophageal reflux with failure to thrive; disorders of gastrointestinal motility such as chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction; and multiple, severe food allergies, which if left untreated will cause malnourishment, chronic physical or intellectual disability or death. Enteral formulas which are medically necessary and taken under written order from a physician for the treatment of specific diseases shall be distinguished from …
Sponsors
- Services, Joint Committee on Financial (I) · primary sponsor
- Ryan Hamilton (D)
- Sean Garballey (D, 23rd Middlesex)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- : Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- : Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- : New draft of H1165
- : Reported from the committee on Financial Services
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (July 16, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Financial Services (January 5, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H4937?
- H4937 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act providing for certain health insurance coverage.
- What is the status of H4937?
- In committee as of July 29, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (July 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored H4937?
- Services, Joint Committee on Financial (I), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H4937?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4937
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