Bill > S2368

This bill: - Requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to issue an annual report on its performance, including data and analysis on key metrics like case counts, consumer counts, placements, adoptions, safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes. It also requires quarterly data profiles to be published on the DCF's website. - Establishes a data work group to make recommendations for improving the reporting requirements. - Extends MassHealth coverage for young adults who were in foster care until age 18, by requiring continuous coverage without interruption. - Makes changes to the fair hearing process for DCF decisions, including reporting requirements on hearing requests and decisions. - Requires health insurance carriers to maintain accurate and up-to-date online provider directories, update them monthly, and provide printed copies upon request. - Establishes a task force to develop recommendations for ensuring accurate and searchable online provider directories. - Directs the Health Policy Commission to analyze data on children with medical complexities in the state. - Creates special commissions to examine the pediatric workforce and the role of school-based health centers. The bill aims to improve transparency, accountability, and access to services for children and families involved with the child welfare and healthcare systems in Massachusetts.

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2368