Expanding access to mental health services in Massachusetts
Massachusetts S773 expands access to mental health services by requiring insurance coverage for medically necessary mental health services in various settings, including inpatient psychiatric facilities and community-based services. It mandates that insurers cover emergency behavioral health services without preauthorization and requires facilities to notify insurers of patient admissions and initial treatment plans within three business days. The bill also outlines procedures for the use of restraints in mental health facilities, including requirements for examination and reporting.
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