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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
02/05/2016
02/05/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to improve access to child and adolescent mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve access to mental health services for children and adolescents by expanding the types of professionals covered under various insurance and health care laws. Specifically, it amends several sections of Massachusetts General Laws (chapters 32A, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G) to include "licensed educational psychologist" alongside other mental health professionals like counselors. This means that insurance policies, contracts, agreements, and health plans will now recognize and potentially cover services provided by licensed educational psychologists for children and adolescents, making these services more accessible and affordable. The changes are set to apply to new insurance policies issued or delivered after June 1, 2015, and to existing policies upon renewal after June 1, 2016.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Kenneth Donnelly (D)*,
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Todd Smola (R),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1029 | 04/16/2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1029.pdf | 04/16/2015 |
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