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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 relative to behavioral health clinic rates. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve reimbursement rates for behavioral health services in Massachusetts. It requires the Division of Medical Assistance to increase minimum payment rates for behavioral health services delivered at licensed behavioral health clinics by 5% starting January 1, 2023. It also mandates that the rates for services provided at behavioral health clinics be at least 20% higher than rates for comparable services delivered by independent practitioners. The bill also requires a biennial review of behavioral health service rates, including factors like an inflation adjustment, comparison to wages, and consideration of new governmental mandates.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
John Keenan (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
John Cronin (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jim O'Day (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5014 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S760 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S760.pdf |
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