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MA H1164

To ensure MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers


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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

For legislation to ensure MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers. It amends Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws to require MassHealth's contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, behavioral health management firms, and third-party administrators to reimburse all network inpatient behavioral health providers at a rate no less than the MassHealth fee-for-service per diem rate for inpatient behavioral health care.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1164
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1164.pdf
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