An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a Perinatal Behavioral Health Care Workforce Trust Fund to support the development of a workforce focused on mental health and substance use services for pregnant and postpartum individuals in Massachusetts. The fund will be financed through dedicated revenue streams and aim to increase the number of qualified professionals in this specialized area. It seeks to address a critical shortage of care for new and expectant mothers experiencing mental health challenges.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Perinatal Behavioral Health Care Workforce Trust Fund.
- Authorizes the fund to receive dedicated revenue.
- Supports training and recruitment of perinatal behavioral health professionals.
- Focuses on addressing workforce shortages in this area.
- Prioritizes services for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Who is affected
- Pregnant individuals
- Postpartum individuals
- Healthcare providers
- Mental health professionals
- Substance use treatment providers
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding source for perinatal behavioral health workforce development.
- Addresses a specific workforce gap in maternal mental health services.
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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