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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts bill requires full negotiated rate payments to network hospitals for behavioral health services provided to certain MassHealth patients
Last action · March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)Sponsor: Adam Scanlon
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What This Bill Would Do
The secretary of the executive office of health and human services must ensure that receive their full negotiated rate for behavioral health services provided to patients who are clients of agencies within the executive office and lack an appropriate alternative placement. This compensation applies only if the hospital documents good faith efforts to place the clients in alternative settings.
caring for behavioral health patients awaiting alternative placement will receive full negotiated compensation rates, provided they demonstrate good faith placement efforts.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
network hospitals
Network hospitals providing behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients become eligible to receive full negotiated rates upon documenting good faith placement efforts.
MassHealth patients
MassHealth patients who are clients of executive office agencies and awaiting alternative placement receive behavioral health services covered under these payment rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospitals are eligible for compensation under this bill?
What condition must be met regarding patient placement for the hospital to receive compensation?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 30, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)
- Oct 24, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 11/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
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