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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs, including individual, group, and phone counseling by various healthcare professionals such as physicians, dentists, behavioral health counselors, mental health counselors, certified tobacco use cessation counselors, and other qualified clinicians. This legislative change would expand access to tobacco use cessation services for Medicaid beneficiaries, helping them to quit smoking and improving their overall health.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S768 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S768.pdf |
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