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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to require that "acute treatment services" provided to individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder be covered by various health insurance plans, including the state employee health insurance plan, Medicaid, and private insurers. Specifically, the bill requires that any medically necessary services provided to these individuals in facilities licensed or certified by the state Department of Mental Health or Department of Public Health be considered part of the "acute treatment services" that must be covered.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Jamie Eldridge (D),
John Keenan (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2543 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S605 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S605.pdf |
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