Bill
SD 1467
Overview: SD 1467, An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care, House concurred, Introduced: February 27, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to improve access t
Overview: SD 1467, An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care, House concurred, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to improve access to psychiatric collaborative care, which integrates mental health services into primary care settings. The goal is to make it easier for individuals to receive coordinated, comprehensive mental healthcare, especially in underserved or rural areas.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all health insurance plans to cover psychiatric collaborative care services
- Establishes standards and guidelines for the delivery of collaborative care, including required provider qualifications and care coordination protocols
- Provides funding for the training and deployment of collaborative care teams in community health centers and other primary care settings
- Directs the state Medicaid program to reimburse for collaborative care services
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would benefit individuals seeking mental healthcare by making it more accessible and integrated into their primary care. Primary care providers would gain the resources and support to offer collaborative care services. Health insurance companies would be required to adjust their coverage policies to comply with the new mandate.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has passed the House and is currently awaiting concurrence in the Senate. If approved, the new collaborative care coverage and funding requirements would take effect within 6 months to allow for implementation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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