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MA H3460
MA H3460Requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending several sections of chapter 258 of the acts of 2014, requires insurance providers to cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment, increasing the previous minimum of 14 days. This change aims to ensure individuals struggling with substance abuse receive adequate time for recovery and rehabilitation through their insurance plans.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Thomas Golden (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Thomas Kennedy (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Mike Moore (D),
David Nangle (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S1502 (on 03/24/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3460 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3460 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3460.pdf |
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