S 862
An Act relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools
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Bill overview
This bill aims to change how MassHealth, the state’s healthcare program, reimburses schools for providing healthcare services to students. It seeks to ensure that schools receive adequate funding to cover the costs of providing medical, dental, and mental health care to children enrolled in MassHealth. The legislation intends to streamline the reimbursement process and improve access to these essential services for students.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for MassHealth to reimburse schools for eligible healthcare services.
- Requires MassHealth to provide clear guidelines and procedures for reimbursement.
- Addresses potential barriers to reimbursement for schools.
- Focuses on covering medical, dental, and mental health services.
- Aims to improve access to healthcare for students enrolled in MassHealth.
Who is affected
- Students enrolled in MassHealth
- Schools in Massachusetts
- MassHealth
- School districts
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the existing MassHealth reimbursement system for school-based healthcare.
- It clarifies the scope of services eligible for reimbursement.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Dylan A. Fernandes
Cosponsors
Dylan A. Fernandes
Jason M. Lewis
John F. Keenan
Michelle L. Badger
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Bill S.862 194th (Current)
An Act relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 862) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Dylan A. Fernandes Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.862
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/29/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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