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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
09/28/2015
09/28/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to direct the Division of Medical Assistance to provide coverage for the treatment of opioid dependence. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 118E of the General Laws to ensure that the Division of Medical Assistance, which is the state agency responsible for administering the Medicaid program, will cover all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications used to treat opioid dependence. The bill also requires the division to create specific billing codes and payment rates for licensed methadone clinics, which are facilities that provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, allowing them to receive reimbursement for services provided to eligible individuals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Elizabeth Malia (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Michael Day (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4635 (on 09/26/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1809 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1809 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1809.pdf |
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