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MA H1289
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bridget Plouffe
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AI Summary
- Requires MassHealth (the division) and its contracted health insurers, health plans, HMOs, behavioral health management firms, and third-party contractors to separately reimburse facilities for interpreter services
- Applies to both sign language and spoken language interpreter services provided at licensed mental health facilities and hospitals
- Covers facilities licensed under Chapter 19, Section 19 (mental health facilities) and Chapter 111, Section 51 (hospitals) of Massachusetts General Laws
- Mandates that private insurance carriers and behavioral health managers as defined in Chapter 176O also provide separate reimbursement for interpreter service costs
- Amends Section 13F of Chapter 118E of the General Laws governing MassHealth reimbursement policies
Legislative Description
Requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
8/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Financial Services2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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