H 2232
An Act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2232, aimed to ensure that hospitals receiving behavioral health services from MassHealth patients receive fair and equitable compensation. The legislation sought to address a potential funding gap for these hospitals, which often provide care to patients covered by the state’s healthcare program. It proposed a mechanism to guarantee these hospitals are adequately reimbursed for the services they provide to vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.2232 194th (Current)
An Act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2232) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2232
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27) |
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