New bill introduced to increase insurance reimbursements to mental health providers

Claudia Chiappa

02/26/2023

LEGISLATION INTRODUCED by state lawmakers would increase insurance reimbursements for mental health providers. Pictured is the R.I. Statehouse. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

PROVIDENCE – A new bill introduced by a state lawmaker would increase the rate that insurance companies pay for outpatient mental health services. Under current state and federal law, insurance companies should provide the same level of benefits for mental health treatment, medical care and surgical care. But many argue that’s not the case. “We…

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