MA S1044

Bill

MA S1044

To further define medical necessity determinations

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further define medical necessity determinations. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

AI Summary

This bill aims to clarify how medical necessity is determined for mental health and substance abuse treatments by amending existing laws. Specifically, it proposes that for services covered under Chapter 118E (likely related to public health programs) and Chapter 176O (likely related to health insurance), the determination of whether a mental health service is "medically necessary" – meaning it's required for the patient's health and well-being – should be made by the patient's treating clinician. This decision must be made in consultation with the patient and documented in their medical record, ensuring a collaborative and transparent approach to mental healthcare access.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Thomas Kennedy (D)*, Angelo Scaccia (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H1795 (on 02/04/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1044

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1044
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1044
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1044.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1034	Relative to the financing and providing of health care services, including adult foster care, involving federal and state health care programs	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Similar To
H1795	To further define medical necessity determinations	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Replaced by
H924	Relative to secure choice retirement savings plan	Accompanied a new draft, see H4204	Similar To
S1140	Modernizing emergency medical services oversight	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To
S1235	Limiting the retention of fingerprints	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1310	Relative to emergency medical services at certain prison facilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2238	Establishing a sick leave bank for Evelena Brown, an employee of the Department of Children and Families	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 118 of the Acts of 2016	Similar To
S498	Relative to risk management services	Accompanied a study order, see S2318	Similar To
S606	To keep people healthy by removing barriers to cost-effective care	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To

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