An Act strengthening mental health centers
This bill (SD 981) requires Massachusetts health insurers to increase minimum payments for mental health and substance use services provided by behavioral health clinics by 5% starting in 2027. It mandates that clinics receive at least 20% higher payment rates for these services compared to independent practitioners (like solo therapists). The state must review these rates every two years, adjusting for inflation, comparing staff wages to state averages, and considering new government costs. The bill directly affects behavioral health clinics and independent practitioners who provide mental health services in Massachusetts.
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