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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
Relative to behavioral health workforce loan repayment eligibility. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to expand the eligibility for the behavioral health workforce loan repayment program to include not only hospitals and inpatient psychiatric hospitals, but also acute care hospitals that received enhanced Medicaid payments in 2022. This change aims to support a wider range of healthcare facilities in recruiting and retaining qualified behavioral health professionals to provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Carole Fiola (D)*,
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
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/H1982 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1982.pdf |
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