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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for coordinated specialty care services and assertive community treatment for individuals with first-episode psychosis, serious mental illness, or serious emotional disturbance. It defines these terms and specifies that medical necessity shall be presumed following a recommendation by a licensed mental health professional. The bill also requires the creation of a coding solution to allow for bundled payment of these treatment approaches, and directs state agencies to promulgate regulations and conduct an analysis of the impact of this coverage on hospitalization costs and plan/consumer costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
John Cronin (D)*,
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
John Keenan (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Meghan Kilcoyne (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S646 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S646.pdf |
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