H 1407
An Act to ensure MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address disparities in payment rates for inpatient behavioral health providers who treat patients covered by MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program. Currently, these providers often receive lower reimbursement rates compared to other hospitals for similar services. The legislation seeks to establish rate parity, ensuring that behavioral health inpatient providers are compensated fairly for the care they provide to MassHealth patients. This would help stabilize the financial health of these providers and improve access to mental health services for those in need.
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.1407 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1407) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers. 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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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1407
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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