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MA S682

MA S682
Relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of Massachusetts law to include licensed rehabilitation counselors as "licensed mental health professionals" for the purposes of insurance coverage and access to these services. The bill expands the definition of "licensed mental health professional" to include licensed rehabilitation counselors, in addition to licensed physicians who specialize in psychiatry, licensed psychologists, licensed independent clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed nurse mental health clinical specialists, and licensed marriage and family therapists. This change aims to increase consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors as part of the broader mental health professional landscape in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S682
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S682.pdf
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