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MA H2399
Providing 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
Relative to providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) consumers. It requires the Division of MassHealth to certify and 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. The Division must also obtain approval from 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 (17)
Ruth Balser (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4557 (on 06/04/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2399 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2399.pdf |
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