An Act relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage

Summary

The bill requires the state’s group insurance for employees, Medicaid managed‑care plans, and any private policy deemed creditable to cover medically necessary acute addiction treatment, clinical stabilization, and co‑occurring disorder services for up to 14 days. It eliminates pre‑authorization requirements, sets notification and utilization‑review timelines, and ensures substance‑use disorder evaluations are covered. The changes aim to improve access to timely care for adults and adolescents with addiction issues.

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