Bill > H1795

This bill proposes to clarify how "medically necessary services" are determined for mental health treatment by amending existing laws. Specifically, it adds a sentence to Chapter 118E, Section 8A, and Chapter 176O, Section 16(b), stating that for mental health treatment, the determination of what constitutes medically necessary services should be made by the treating clinician, in consultation with the patient, and this decision must be documented in the patient's medical record. This aims to give more weight to the judgment of the healthcare provider directly involved in the patient's care and to ensure patient involvement in these crucial decisions.