An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers

This bill aims to ensure that MassHealth recipients receive equal access to behavioral health services, benefits, and medications from all contracted healthcare providers and insurers. It requires the state division to approve the policies, standards, and payment methods used by these organizations to guarantee comparable care quality across the system. Additionally, the legislation mandates that providers submit detailed reports on their reimbursement methodologies for inpatient mental health and substance use care within 90 days of the act taking effect. These measures are designed to increase transparency and standardize how behavioral health services are delivered and paid for under Massachusetts Medicaid.