H4893

To support behavioral health prevention for children

Introduced·1/8/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4893 mandates coverage for preventive behavioral health services for children and caregivers.

Massachusetts H4893 requires health insurance plans to cover at least six sessions of preventive behavioral health services for children under 21 and caregivers with positive postpartum depression screenings. These services, provided by qualified clinicians, aim to prevent behavioral health conditions by cultivating coping skills for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other social and emotional concerns. The bill also mandates that payers accept alternative diagnosis codes, including Social Determinants of Health Z-codes, for these services.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Jul 31

House

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jan 8

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services