The annual report of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (under Section 80 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) certifying and outlining how the health benefit plans under the office of Medicaid, and their contractors, comply with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act for calendar year 2024

This bill requires Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report certifying how Medicaid health benefit plans and their contractors comply with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act for 2024. The report must outline specific steps taken to ensure these plans provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment as for physical health conditions. This affects Medicaid health plans and their contractors operating in Massachusetts, ensuring transparency about their adherence to federal parity requirements.