MA H1072

Bill

MA H1072

Relative to health insurance coverage for structured outpatient addiction programs

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to health insurance coverage for structured outpatient addiction programs. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the state's Medicaid program and its contracted health insurers, plans, and administrators to cover the cost of "structured outpatient addiction treatment." This refers to intensive and structured outpatient services for individuals with substance use disorder, including those with a co-occurring mental health disorder. The bill aims to expand access to this type of addiction treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Michelle DuBois (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1072

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1072
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1072.pdf

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