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SD 3011
Overview: Bill Number: SD 3011, Title: MassHealth Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) Rates Report, Status: Placed on file, Introduced: June 30, 2025Purpose and Intent: The p
Overview: Bill Number: SD 3011, Title: MassHealth Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) Rates Report, Status: Placed on file, Introduced: June 30, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this proposed bill is to require the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and report on the adequacy of Medicaid (MassHealth) reimbursement rates for Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) in the state.
Key Provisions:
- Mandate the Executive Office to analyze current CBHC reimbursement rates and compare them to the actual costs of providing services
- Require the report to include recommendations for adjusting rates to ensure the financial viability of CBHCs
- Set a deadline of December 31, 2025, for the Executive Office to submit the report to the state legislature
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Community Behavioral Health Centers that provide mental health and substance abuse treatment services to MassHealth enrollees
- MassHealth beneficiaries who rely on CBHCs for their behavioral healthcare needs
- The state's Medicaid program, which may need to allocate additional funding to increase CBHC reimbursement rates
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This proposed bill has been placed on file, meaning it has been introduced but not actively considered by the legislature at this time. If passed, the report would need to be completed and submitted by the December 31, 2025, deadline, after which the legislature could use the findings to inform potential future policy changes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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