H2233

Providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2233 aims to ensure equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers.

Massachusetts H2233 mandates that all contracted accountable care organizations, health insurers, health plans, and behavioral health management firms provide equal access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. The bill requires these entities to offer benefits and medications of comparable quality. It also mandates that the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy obtain approval from the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services for all behavioral health services, benefits, and medications.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 24, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 24, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order