Bill > S0702

This bill requires all individual and group health insurance plans operating in the state to reimburse child service providers for therapy services provided through Kids Connect/Therapeutic Services, which are certified by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), starting January 1, 2026. The legislation amends Chapter 27-38.2 of the General Laws, which covers insurance coverage for mental illness and substance use disorders, by adding a new section mandating that insurers, health maintenance organizations, and health service corporations (both nonprofit and for-profit) must provide reimbursement for these specific therapeutic services. The bill applies to insurance plans for individual subscribers and members within the state, as well as group members with a principal place of employment in the state. The legislation will take effect immediately upon its passage, aimed at expanding access to and financial support for child therapy services.

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