MA H2182

Bill

MA H2182

To ensure access to recovery coaches

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to health insurance coverage for substance abuse services provided by certified addiction recovery coaches. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires various types of health insurance plans in Massachusetts, including those provided by the state's Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurers, to cover the cost of substance abuse services provided by certified addiction recovery coaches. A certified addiction recovery coach is defined as an individual who is certified by and in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification, and who provides these services as part of a substance abuse treatment team under the supervision of qualified staff.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (10)

Christine Barber (D), Linda Campbell (D), Julian Cyr (D), Adam Hinds (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Jason Lewis (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), José Tosado (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Aaron Vega (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2182

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2182
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2182.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1074	Relative to public safety notification for sober homes	Accompanied a study order, see H4557	Similar To
H1408	Relative to access to health insurance for human service providers and their employees	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H2166	Relative to improving lives by ensuring access to brain injury treatment	Accompanied S502	Similar To
H4778	Financial services	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H526	Providing for certain health insurance coverage	No further action taken	Similar To
H545	Relative to the treatment of infantile cataracts	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H571	Relative to the care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H572	Relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H581	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	No further action taken	Similar To

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Sponsors (10)

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