MA H795

Bill

MA H795

Relative to mental health insurance

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mental health insurance. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning mental health insurance, proposes to amend Section 47B of chapter 175 of the General Laws by removing specific language that previously mandated a minimum of 60 days of inpatient treatment and 24 outpatient visits within each 12-month period for mental health coverage. The removal of these specific numerical requirements suggests a move towards a more flexible or less prescriptive approach to mental health insurance benefits, potentially allowing for coverage decisions to be based on medical necessity rather than fixed visit or day limits.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Garrett Bradley (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4111 (on 03/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H795

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H795
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H795
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H795.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1187	Relative to increasing fines for safety belt violations	Accompanied a new draft, see H4105	Similar To
H1685	Relative to self-insurers workers’ compensation obligations	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2713	Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of constructing a Massachusetts state indoor track facility in southeastern Massachusetts	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H316	Relative to the number of days missed by a student at a public school	Accompanied a study order, see H4297	Similar To
H4111	Financial Services Study Order	Reported, in part, by H948	Replaced by
H74	Establishing a pilot program for adults with Asperger syndrome and autism	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Similar To

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