MA H1819

Bill

MA H1819

To require equitable payment from the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
03/07/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to ensure that network hospitals are fully reimbursed at their negotiated rates for behavioral health services provided to MassHealth patients who are also clients of agencies within that executive office, specifically when no suitable alternative placement is available for these patients. MassHealth is a Massachusetts program that provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families. The bill also stipulates that hospitals must document their good-faith efforts to find appropriate alternative settings for these clients to qualify for this compensation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Angelo Scaccia (D)*, Ruth Balser (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4635 (on 09/26/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1819

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1819
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1819
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1819.pdf

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