An Act to ensure MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers

HD 102 requires MassHealth to ensure that all contracted insurers and health plans reimburse inpatient behavioral health providers at least the standard MassHealth fee-for-service per diem rate. This directly affects hospitals and clinics providing inpatient behavioral health care to MassHealth patients. The key provision mandates equal reimbursement rates for these providers, eliminating lower rates previously paid under some contracts. The bill aims to address payment disparities in behavioral health services without changing eligibility or coverage.