Bill > H868

This bill amends several sections of Massachusetts General Laws to include licensed rehabilitation counselors within the definition of "licensed mental health professional," a term used in various health insurance and financial services contexts. This means that licensed rehabilitation counselors, who help individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to employment and independent living, will now be recognized alongside other mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors when determining coverage and access to services under these laws. The bill specifically targets sections related to state employee health insurance (Chapter 32A), insurance contracts (Chapter 175), non-profit hospital service corporations (Chapter 176A), medical service corporations (Chapter 176B), and health maintenance organizations (Chapter 176G).