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MA H1108

Relative to community behavioral health centers


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4879 (on 09/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1108
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1108.pdf
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