Massachusetts H1068 mandates coverage for medically necessary mental health services in various health plans.
Massachusetts H1068 aims to ensure coverage for medically necessary mental health services in various health plans. The bill requires health insurers, health plans, and managed care organizations to cover intensive community-based acute treatment services for up to 14 days without preauthorization. It mandates that facilities notify carriers and provide initial treatment plans within 48 hours of admission, with utilization review procedures allowed to start on day 7.
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