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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthcare coverage access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand access to addiction treatment services in Massachusetts. It defines and mandates coverage for "acute treatment services," "clinical stabilization services," and "transitional support services" for up to 30 days without requiring preauthorization. The bill also requires the Center for Health Information and Analysis to conduct reviews on the effects of this expanded coverage, including on the continuum of care, access for MassHealth and commercially insured patients, and any changes in costs. The provisions of this bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Kate Donaghue (D)*,
Adam Scanlon (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Chris Flanagan (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Marc Lombardo (R),
Joan Lovely (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4879 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1146 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1146.pdf |
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