S 774
An Act relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment
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This bill, S.774, aimed to require Massachusetts health insurance companies to cover a minimum of 30 days of inpatient substance abuse treatment for their policyholders. Currently, many insurance plans limit inpatient treatment to shorter durations, which can hinder recovery. The bill sought to ensure individuals struggling with substance use disorders have access to comprehensive, longer-term treatment options. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Bill S.774 194th (Current)
An Act relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 774) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.774
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 and virtual |
| 9/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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