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MA H1240

To ensure MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers


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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

Relative to MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers under MassHealth, the Massachusetts Medicaid program. Specifically, it requires MassHealth's contracted insurers, health plans, HMOs, and third-party administrators to reimburse all contracted inpatient behavioral health providers at least the MassHealth contracted per diem rate for inpatient behavioral health care. This measure is intended to address potential disparities in reimbursement rates between MassHealth and other payers, ensuring that inpatient behavioral health providers receive equitable compensation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)

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