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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide equitable access to behavorial health for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill requires MassHealth, the Massachusetts Medicaid program, to ensure that all contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), behavioral health management firms, and third-party administrators provide comparable access to behavioral health services, benefits, and medications for individuals receiving medical assistance. This means that individuals covered by MassHealth should have the same level of access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, as well as related medications, regardless of the specific type of health plan they are enrolled in through MassHealth. The bill aims to address disparities in care by mandating equitable treatment across different types of healthcare providers and administrators that work with MassHealth.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Jennifer Flanagan (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Linda Forry (D),
Thomas Kennedy (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S585 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S585 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S585.pdf |
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