Bill > S2241

This bill amends Chapter 40-8 of the General Laws, which pertains to Medical Assistance, by adding a new section that allows services provided by graduate student interns in mental health professions to be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. This means that if a graduate student intern is formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an agency or facility for clinical training, and they are working under a supervisory protocol, the services they provide can be paid for using Medicaid funds. The bill clarifies that these interns can receive compensation from these reimbursed hours, and the supervising organization can keep a portion of the payment to cover supervisory expenses. This provision applies to graduate students who are either complying with requirements for mental health professional licensure, including supervised practice, or are part of a bona fide field placement or internship program leading to such licensure. This act will become effective immediately upon its passage.

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