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MA S605

Relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2543 (on 02/18/2020)

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