MA H4770

Directs the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) to conduct a study on the effects of eliminating or capping co-pays for mental and behavioral health services

Requires analysis of impacts on insurance premiums and deductibles

Mandates examination of effects on access to mental and behavioral health services, service utilization rates, and health outcomes

Requires assessment of socio-economic outcomes including academic performance, employment, income, housing, and disciplinary outcomes (both school-based and criminal justice system)