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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthcare coverage for medically necessary behavioral health bundled services delivered through community behavioral health centers. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires various health insurance plans in Massachusetts, including those offered by the Group Insurance Commission, individual and group accident and sickness insurance policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts, to provide benefits on a nondiscriminatory basis for medically necessary "behavioral health bundled services" delivered through "community behavioral health centers." These centers are licensed clinics regulated by the state and provide evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, management, or peer support services for patients with mental health, developmental, or substance use disorders, with services reimbursed through a flat rate per encounter.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Mike Kushmerek (D)*,
Jim O'Day (D)*,
Dan Donahue (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4879 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1108 |
BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1108.pdf |
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