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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide access to a full spectrum of addiction treatment services. It defines and mandates coverage for medically necessary acute treatment services, clinical stabilization services, and transitional support services for up to 30 days without requiring preauthorization. The bill also requires insurance providers to cover substance abuse evaluations ordered under state law without preauthorization. Additionally, it directs a state agency to conduct reviews on the impact of the increased coverage mandate, including its effects on the continuum of care, access to treatment, and costs to MassHealth and commercial insurance carriers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Mike Barrett (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Mark Cusack (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
John Keenan (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1150 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1150.pdf |
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