H4770
An Act relative to a CHIA analysis of co-pays for mental and behavioral health services
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) to conduct an analysis of eliminating or capping co-pays for mental and behavioral health services in Massachusetts. The goal of this analysis is to determine the potential impact of removing or limiting these costs on access to care. CHIA will examine relevant data to inform potential policy changes related to these healthcare services. This analysis will be a key step in evaluating options for improving affordability and access to mental and behavioral health services.
Key provisions
- Authorize CHIA to conduct an analysis.
- Focus of the analysis is co-pays for mental and behavioral health services.
- The analysis will consider eliminating or capping co-pays.
- CHIA will examine relevant data for the analysis.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking mental and behavioral health services
- Mental and behavioral health providers
- Health care insurers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.4770 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a CHIA analysis of co-pays for mental and behavioral health services
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon that the Center for Health Information and Analysis be authorized to conduct an analysis of eliminating or capping co-pays for mental and behavioral health services. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4770
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/5/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/15/2026 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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