Massachusetts H1242 aims to ensure equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers.

Massachusetts H1242 seeks to improve access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers by requiring the executive office of health and human services to establish policies and protocols for contracted organizations. These organizations include accountable care organizations, health insurers, health plans, and behavioral health management firms. The bill mandates that these entities provide equal access to behavioral health services, benefits, and medications of comparable quality.

Massachusetts H1242 aims to ensure equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers.

Massachusetts H1242 seeks to improve access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers by requiring the executive office of health and human services to establish policies and protocols for contracted organizations. These organizations include accountable care organizations, health insurers, health plans, and behavioral health management firms. The bill mandates that these entities provide equal access to behavioral health services, benefits, and medications of comparable quality.