An Act relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors

This bill updates Massachusetts state laws to officially include licensed rehabilitation counselors as recognized mental health professionals. The change directly affects insurance regulations and consumer protections by expanding the list of qualified providers eligible for coverage under various insurance statutes. By amending specific sections of the General Laws, the legislation ensures that rehabilitation counselors are treated with the same status as other licensed mental health experts, such as psychologists and social workers. This adjustment aims to broaden access to mental health services by formally acknowledging the role of rehabilitation counselors within the state's legal framework.