H1351

Ensures equal access to medically necessary habilitative and rehabilitative treatments for adults with developmental, intellectual disabilities, or.

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to mandate that the Division of Medical Assistance cover the cost of habilitative and rehabilitative treatments for individuals aged 21 and older diagnosed with developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. These treatments, deemed medically necessary by a licensed physician or psychologist, include applied behavior analysis and augmentative and alternative communication devices. The bill aims to ensure equal access to essential medical treatments for these populations.