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MA S1290
Establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations on increasing the acceptance of commercial insurance and Medicaid by outpatient mental health providers. The commission will consist of various government officials and representatives from mental health organizations, insurance providers, and advocacy groups. The commission's review will include creating demographic and geographic profiles of provider acceptance, identifying barriers to provider acceptance (such as reimbursement rates and administrative processes), exploring ways to encourage provider acceptance, and examining the feasibility of requiring acceptance as a condition of licensure. The commission will also examine other challenges that insured patients face in accessing outpatient mental health services, particularly for young people under 22. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature within one year of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5229 (on 09/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1290 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1290.pdf |
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