H4341

Requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services

Introduced·7/31/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4341 mandates reimbursement for interpreter services provided by licensed facilities.

Massachusetts H4341 requires carriers and behavioral health managers, along with their contractors, to reimburse facilities licensed under specific sections of the General Laws for the costs of providing competent interpreter services. These facilities include those licensed under section 19 of chapter 19 or section 51 of chapter 111. The bill aims to ensure that the costs of interpreter services, whether through sign or spoken languages, are recognized and separately reimbursed by the division and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, and behavioral.

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History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026