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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.703 194th (Current)

An Act improving access to community behavioral health centers

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 703) of John J. Cronin, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to community behavioral health centers. Financial Services.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
John J. Cronin
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

This bill requires all public and private health insurance plans to cover a group of behavioral health services delivered by community behavioral health centers. These services include the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, management, or peer support for mental health, developmental, or substance use disorders. Reimbursement for these services will follow a flat rate per encounter. 
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