Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12C § 21A

Current through Chapters 1 to 249 and Chapters 253 to 255 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 12C:21A - Continuing program of investigation and study of mental health, including chronic pain, and substance use disorders

The center shall establish a continuing program of investigation and study of mental health, including chronic pain, and substance use disorders in the commonwealth. The investigation and study shall also include developing and defining criteria for health care services to be categorized as behavioral health services, with subcategories including, but not limited to:

(i) mental health;

(ii) substance use disorder;

(iii) outpatient;

(iv) inpatient;

(v) services for children;

(vi) services for adults; and

(vii) provider type.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12C, § 21A

Amended by Acts 2022, c. 177,§ 13, eff. 11/8/2022.

Amended by Acts 2018, c. 208,§ 8, eff. 8/9/2018.

Added by Acts 2014, c. 258,§ 1, eff. 8/6/2014.