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MA S624
To require equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers
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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 equitable access to behavorial health for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require the Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance (MassHealth) to ensure that all contracted accountable care organizations, health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, and behavioral health management firms provide comparable access to behavioral health services, benefits, and medications for MassHealth consumers. The bill also requires the Division to obtain the approval of the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services for all behavioral health policies, protocols, standards, contract specifications, utilization review and management criteria, and outcome measurements used by these contracted entities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2535 (on 05/31/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S624 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S624.pdf |
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