An Act for supportive care for serious mental illness
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act for supportive care for serious mental illness,’ aims to improve access to and quality of care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness in Massachusetts. It seeks to expand supportive care services, likely focusing on integrated treatment approaches that combine mental health support with other necessary services like housing and employment assistance. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Expansion of supportive care services for individuals with serious mental illness.
- Potential integration of mental health services with other supportive services (housing, employment, etc.).
- Focus on improving access to care.
- Referral to the committee on Health Care Financing.
- Accompanied by a study order (S2931).
Who is affected
- Individuals with serious mental illness
- Families of individuals with serious mental illness
- Mental health service providers
- Healthcare system in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals regarding mental health care in Massachusetts.
- It is currently being reviewed by the committee on Health Care Financing.
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