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MA H1193
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vanna Howard
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum required insurance coverage for in-patient substance abuse treatment from 14 days to 30 days
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Amends six sections of Massachusetts General Laws to apply the change across multiple insurance types, including state employee plans (Chapter 32A), MassHealth/Medicaid (Chapter 118E), and private insurers (Chapters 175, 176A, 176B, 176G)
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Applies to commercial insurance companies, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
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Similar legislation (House No. 3584) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session but did not pass
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Sponsored by Representatives Vanna Howard (17th Middlesex) and David M. Rogers (24th Middlesex), with co-sponsor David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (17th Worcester)
Legislative Description
Relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5212
3/9/2026