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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthcare coverage for behavioral health and nutrition counseling. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends various sections of Massachusetts law to include coverage for care and services provided by licensed dietitian/nutritionists, in addition to the existing coverage for substance use disorders. The bill updates sections of the law related to the Group Insurance Commission, MassHealth, private health insurance plans, and health maintenance organizations to ensure that they cover behavioral health and nutrition counseling services. This change aims to improve access to comprehensive healthcare coverage for these types of services in the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Meghan Kilcoyne (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4854 (on 07/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1072 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1072.pdf |
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