Massachusetts S677 mandates insurance coverage for psychiatric emergency prevention treatments.
Massachusetts S677 requires insurance companies to cover at least 90% of the cost for psychiatric emergency prevention treatments. The bill defines a psychiatric emergency as a manic episode, psychotic episode, or other high-risk situations. Insurance companies must develop protocols to approve claims within 7 days. The law takes effect 90 days after passage, allowing time for policy adjustments.
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