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MA S1152

To improve access to behavioral health services


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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 to improve access to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve access to behavioral health services by directing the Office of Medicaid to develop a streamlined process for Medicaid-contracted health insurers, plans, and administrators to allow admission to inpatient behavioral health services directly from a community-based setting, without requiring a medical screening examination in an emergency department. The bill requires the Office of Medicaid to consult with a working group of relevant stakeholders and to provide progress reports and legislative recommendations, if necessary, to various legislative committees.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2888 (on 08/06/2020)

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