An Act relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors

This bill (H 4942) expands the definition of "licensed mental health professional" in five Massachusetts statutes to include licensed rehabilitation counselors. It directly affects rehabilitation counselors by recognizing them as qualified providers under existing laws governing insurance, healthcare services, and professional scope. The key mechanism adds "licensed rehabilitation counselor" to the list of covered professionals in sections related to mental health services, insurance coverage, and healthcare financing. This change aims to increase consumer access to rehabilitation counseling services by ensuring they are included in the same legal framework as other mental health professionals.