This bill (S 406) proposes creating recovery high schools within Massachusetts public education. It would establish specialized schools for students aged 14-22 with substance use disorders, providing academic instruction alongside recovery support services. The legislation directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop guidelines for these schools' structure and operations. It directly affects students seeking education while managing substance use challenges and school districts implementing these programs. The bill focuses on integrating academic and recovery support within the state's education system.
This bill mandates that most health insurance plans in Massachusetts cover acupuncture for specific conditions, including pain management, PTSD, substance abuse treatment, and nausea. It requires insurers to provide these benefits without differentiating reimbursement rates between licensed acupuncturists and medical doctors. The bill also creates a commission to study how to better integrate acupuncture into mainstream healthcare delivery, focusing on cost reduction, access, and quality. These changes directly affect insurance companies, healthcare providers, and Massachusetts residents seeking acupuncture services.
By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2222) of William F. MacGregor for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the quality and accessibility of telehealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1420) of Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2228) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to create forensic units in certain hospitalization settings. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prevent unscrupulous medical debt recovery practices. The Judiciary.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2234) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to examine alternative models for transport of behavioral health patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2224) of Paul McMurtry that the Department of Mental Health be authorized to establish a program for the treatment and support of people with mental illness and brain-based disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2216) of Sally P. Kerans and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to anti-psychotic or other psychotropic. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1394) of Julian Cyr for legislation to ensure efficient and effective implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
