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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commonwealth to provide equitable payment to network hospitals for behavioral health services provided to MassHealth patients who are also clients of agencies within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and for whom no appropriate alternative placement is available. The bill stipulates that the hospitals must document their good faith efforts to place these patients in appropriate alternative settings in order to receive the full negotiated rate for the behavioral health services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4712 (on 06/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1964 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1964.pdf |
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