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MA S661
MA S661Resolve establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers
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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
By Mr. Keenan, a petition of John F. Keenan that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations on increasing the acceptance of commercial insurance and Medicaid by outpatient mental health providers in Massachusetts. The commission will include representatives from various state agencies, professional associations, and other stakeholder groups. The commission's review will focus on creating profiles of provider acceptance, identifying barriers to acceptance (such as reimbursement rates and administrative processes), exploring ways to encourage acceptance, and examining the feasibility of requiring acceptance as a condition of licensure. The commission will also look at challenges faced by insured patients, particularly young people under 22, in accessing outpatient mental health services. The commission must submit its findings and recommendations to the state legislature within one year.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2636 (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S661 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S661.pdf |
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