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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
09/08/2022
09/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide access to a full spectrum of addiction treatment services. It amends various state laws to require insurance coverage for medically necessary acute treatment services, clinical stabilization services, and transitional support services for up to 30 days without prior authorization. The bill also defines these services and requires notification and discharge planning between providers and insurers. Additionally, the bill repeals a previous law and directs the Center for Health Information and Analysis to conduct reviews on the effects of the mandated coverage changes. The provisions of the bill are set to take effect on October 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
John Keenan (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 09/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1292 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1292.pdf |
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