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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide equal access to medication assisted treatment. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurance plans to cover the costs of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, including buprenorphine, injectable naltrexone, and methadone treatment programs. It also limits the out-of-pocket costs for enrollees to 20% of the total reimbursement paid to the methadone treatment program provider. The bill defines key terms such as "methadone treatment program" and "SAMHSA" (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The provisions of the bill will take effect one year after the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 04/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S543 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S543.pdf |
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