Bill > H2233

This bill aims to improve behavioral health services for MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) consumers by requiring the state division to ensure equal access to behavioral health services across different healthcare organizations. Specifically, the bill mandates that all contracted organizations, including accountable care organizations (ACOs), health insurers, health plans, and behavioral health management firms, provide comparable quality behavioral health services and medications. The division must obtain approval from the secretary of health and human services for all behavioral health services, policies, protocols, and management criteria. Additionally, these contracted organizations must submit a detailed report explaining their method of determining reimbursement levels for inpatient mental health and substance use providers, including median payment levels and how these payments are updated. The report must be submitted to various legislative committees within 90 days of the act's effective date. This legislation is designed to enhance transparency and ensure equitable access to mental health and substance use treatment for MassHealth recipients.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2233