LD1589

Maine LD1589 mandates insurance coverage for outpatient counseling services provided by licensed professionals.

Maine LD1589 requires insurers and health maintenance organizations to cover outpatient counseling services when provided by licensed professionals, including master social workers, clinical social workers, clinical professional counselors, pastoral counselors, and marriage and family therapists. The bill mandates reimbursement at a minimum of 150% of the MaineCare rate for these services and prohibits insurers from imposing prior authorization or referral requirements. Insurers must also maintain an adequate network of licensed professionals to ensure reasonable access to these services.