MA H2179

Bill

Relative to telemedicine

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to mandate coverage for telemedicine behavioral health services under certain circumstances. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill mandates coverage for telemedicine behavioral health services under certain circumstances. It requires the Group Insurance Commission, the Division of Medical Assistance, and various insurance providers in Massachusetts to cover behavioral health services provided through telemedicine (the use of interactive audio, video, or other electronic media for diagnosis, consultation, or treatment) at a reimbursement rate no less than the applicable coverage for in-person behavioral health services. The bill aims to expand access to behavioral health care by ensuring that insurance plans in the state cover telemedicine-based services.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Ruth Balser (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), John Scibak (D), José Tosado (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Aaron Vega (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4332 (on 03/26/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2179

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2179
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2179.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4332	Advancing and Expanding Access to Telemedicine Services	Accompanied a new draft, see H4605	Replaced by
H4808	Relative to postpartum depression screening	Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
H4865	Relative to certain genetically targeted drug coverage for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy	Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
H526	Providing for certain health insurance coverage	No further action taken	Similar To
H536	Relative to advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our state (ACCESS)	Accompanied a new draft, see H4009	Similar To
H571	Relative to the care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H588	Expanding automobile insurance coverage options to include the diminished value of automobiles	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
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H810	Relative to protecting drinking vessels (lid covers)	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1171	To protect sports medicine professionals	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To
S582	To limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services	Accompanied a new draft, see S2403	Similar To

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MA H2179

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