Bill > H1242

This bill aims to ensure equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers, which is the state's Medicaid program. It requires the state's Division of Medical Assistance to certify and oversee that all contracted healthcare providers, insurers, and behavioral health management firms provide comparable quality and access to behavioral health services, benefits, and medications for MassHealth recipients. The bill also mandates that these providers submit information on their reimbursement levels for inpatient mental health and substance use services to the state for review and reporting to legislative committees, ensuring transparency and adequacy of payment to meet the costs of providing this care.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1242