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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/07/2022
07/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to mental health or substance use disorder insurance benefits. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen the implementation of mental health parity laws in Massachusetts. It requires insurance carriers, the Group Insurance Commission, and Medicaid managed care organizations to submit annual reports to the state that detail their processes for developing medical necessity criteria and applying non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs) for mental health and substance use disorder benefits compared to medical/surgical benefits. The reports must demonstrate that these processes are comparable and no more stringent for mental health/substance use benefits. The bill also requires the state to issue reports on its oversight and enforcement of federal and state mental health parity laws. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance transparency and compliance with mental health parity requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Ruth Balser (D)*,
William Driscoll (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1041 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1041.pdf |
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