MA H1302

Bill

Relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
05/05/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the rates of payment for mental health services. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the rates of payment for mental health services provided by community behavioral health centers in Massachusetts. It requires the Division of Medical Assistance to establish minimum payment rates for behavioral health services that are 120% of the rates for non-community behavioral health centers. The bill also directs the Division to require its Managed Care Entities, which include health insurers and plans, to pay these minimum rates, which will initially be set at 105% of the existing minimum rates as of January 1, 2021, and reviewed biennially.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Jim O'Day (D)*,

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1302

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1302
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1302.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1090	To improve child and adolescent mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H1461	Relative to ensuring quality mental health services in state correctional facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H2075	Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see H5194	Similar To
H2077	To improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy	Accompanied a study order, see H5225	Similar To
S1286	Relative to a PACT pilot program for children	Accompanied a study order, see H5225	Similar To
S1297	To protect children's mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see S2919	Similar To
S1610	Providing mental wellness training for police officers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S367	Relative to recovery high schools	Accompanied a new draft, see S2745	Similar To
S781	Relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates	Accompanied H1302	Similar To

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