H 1276
An Act improving access to community behavioral health centers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to behavioral health services by establishing coverage for bundled behavioral health services provided at community behavioral health centers. It seeks to streamline the process for receiving these services and expand access to care within the community. The legislation focuses on ensuring that individuals can readily obtain comprehensive behavioral health support through these centers. This will likely benefit individuals seeking mental health and substance use treatment.
Key provisions
- Establishes coverage for bundled behavioral health services.
- Focuses on services delivered at community behavioral health centers.
- Aims to improve access to mental health and substance use treatment.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services.
- A hearing was scheduled for September 9, 2025.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking behavioral health services
- Community behavioral health centers
- Healthcare providers at community behavioral health centers
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to insurance coverage for behavioral health services.
- It specifically targets bundled services offered at community centers.
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Primary sponsor
James J. O'Day
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Bill H.1276 194th (Current)
An Act improving access to community behavioral health centers
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1276) of James J. O'Day relative to coverage for behavioral health bundled services. Financial Services.
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Presenters: James J. O'Day , Michael P. Kushmerek
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1276
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 1/8/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4897 |
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