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This bill aims to ensure that medical insurance providers cannot refuse coverage for services delivered through Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) programs that are approved by the Department of Public Health. Specifically, the bill requires group insurance commissions, health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, and other healthcare entities to cover medical, behavioral, and health care services provided by healthcare providers participating in approved MIH programs at the same rate and with the same cost-sharing requirements as services delivered in traditional healthcare facilities. The bill applies to various types of insurance contracts, including those for state employees, Medicaid, and individual and group health plans. Additionally, the bill provides a specific exemption for Mobile Integrated Health programs focused on behavioral health services, which will not be subject to application and registration fees. This legislation is designed to support and normalize the use of mobile integrated healthcare, which typically involves providing medical services directly in community settings or through alternative care delivery methods, potentially improving healthcare access and flexibility for patients.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1154