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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/02/2018
04/02/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to certain behavioral health coverage for persons under twenty-one years of age . Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 118E of the General Laws to require that persons under 21 years old receiving medical coverage under this chapter, and who are receiving medically necessary, comprehensive, community-based behavioral health services for a severe emotional disturbance as part of the Children's Behavioral Health Initiative or medically necessary health services as part of a behavior management treatment plan, shall receive targeted and responsive care from a nurse (including a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, or advanced practice nurse) specifically assigned to monitor and treat their behavioral and emotional needs. The division (presumably the state Medicaid division) shall cover the cost of such care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3463 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3463.pdf |
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