H4942

Relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4942 expands the definition of licensed mental health professionals to include licensed rehabilitation counselors.

Massachusetts H4942 amends the state's insurance laws to broaden the definition of "licensed mental health professional" to include licensed rehabilitation counselors. This change aims to increase consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors by allowing them to provide services under certain insurance plans. The bill modifies several sections of the General Laws to reflect this expanded definition.

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Health Care Financing Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jan 23

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services

Jan 23

House

New draft of H1187