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MA S106

To resolve barriers to timely access to behavioral health care for children with complex needs


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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 resolve barriers to timely access to behavioral health care for children with complex needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to resolve barriers to timely access to behavioral health care for children with complex needs. It establishes geographically-based interagency review teams and a complex case resolution panel to collaborate on complex cases involving children under 22 with disabilities or special needs. The interagency review teams and the complex case resolution panel have the authority to determine appropriate services, designate a primary case manager, and establish temporary cost-sharing agreements when agencies disagree on responsibility for payment. The bill also requires annual reporting on the cases reviewed and their resolution.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2624 (on 01/26/2022)

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