An Act relative to reimbursement for recovery peer specialists

This bill amends Massachusetts law to regulate how health care providers negotiate reimbursement rates for recovery peer specialists. It specifically restricts providers from agreeing to rate increases that are higher than the state's healthcare cost growth benchmark. The policy directly affects mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs that employ peer specialists and the insurance carriers that pay them. By capping rate hikes, the legislation aims to control costs while ensuring these essential support services remain accessible.