MA H1269

Bill

Relative to parity of treatment with substance abuse

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide insurance coverage for chemical dependency, including alcoholism, within the Division of Medical Assistance. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to require group health insurance policies in Massachusetts to provide coverage for the treatment of chemical dependency, including alcoholism, and mental or nervous conditions at the same level as coverage for other medical conditions. The bill specifies that such coverage cannot be subject to more restrictive treatment limitations, payment limits, or financial requirements than those imposed on coverage of other medical conditions. However, the bill does not require coverage for certain services, such as educational or correctional programs, long-term residential mental health programs exceeding 45 days, or court-ordered sex offender treatment programs.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Thomas Golden (D)*, Pete Capano (D), Angelo D'Emilia (R), Carole Fiola (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Chris Hendricks (D), Matt Muratore (R), Brian Murray (D), Dave Robertson (D), Jeff Roy (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Susannah Whipps (I),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5201 (on 10/13/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1269

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1269
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1269.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1460	To improve public safety by facilitating access to addiction services	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H2285	Relative to postpartum depression screening	No further action taken	Similar To
H5201	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H732	Relative to providing dental care to senior citizens	Accompanied a study order, see H5201	Similar To
S1000	Relative to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance use treatment	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1001	Relative to civil commitment length of treatment for alcohol and substance use	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1278	Relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance use	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1279	Relative to substance use accountable care organizations	Accompanied a study order, see H5225	Similar To
S1479	To ensure the wellbeing of health care professionals	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S2469	Establishing August 31st as Overdose Awareness Day in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2608	Similar To
S322	Relative to substance use education in public schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To

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MA H1269

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