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MA H1042

Relative to parity of treatment with substance abuse


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

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to substance abuse healthcare coverage. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires insurance providers in Massachusetts, including the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurers, to provide coverage for substance abuse and mental health treatment at the same level as coverage for other medical conditions. The coverage cannot have more restrictive treatment limitations, payment limits, or financial requirements than those applied to other medical conditions. However, the bill excludes coverage for certain types of services, such as educational or correctional programs, long-term residential mental health programs longer than 45 days, and court-ordered sex offender treatment programs.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1042
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1042.pdf
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