Bill > H1810

This bill mandates that the state's Medicaid program, administered by the division, and private insurers must cover behavioral health services provided through telemedicine, which means using technology like video calls to deliver care remotely. This coverage is required when in-person office visits are not practical due to factors such as distance (geography), the availability of specialized providers (specialty), or when a patient's language or cultural needs cannot be met locally (linguistic and cultural capacity). The bill aims to improve access to mental health and substance abuse treatment by making it easier for individuals to receive care when traditional in-office appointments are not feasible.