Bill > H996

This bill seeks to extend coverage for any willing provider to qualify as a mental health professional. The key provisions include: 1) Prohibiting health insurance carriers from excluding any licensed mental health or substance abuse provider located within the geographic coverage area of the health benefit plan, if the provider is willing to meet the carrier's participation terms and conditions. 2) Requiring health benefit plans to provide coverage for the treatment of mental health conditions and not establish any greater financial burden on the insured for accessing mental health treatment compared to physical health treatment. 3) Reaffirming the right of health care consumers to receive treatment for mental health conditions from a provider of their choice, as long as the provider is licensed and certified by the state, without interruption due to changes in the consumer's health insurance coverage.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H996