Massachusetts § 47BBB - Coverage for the provision of services by a recovery coach
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 47BBB — Coverage for the provision of services by a recovery coach, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47BBB. Coverage for the provision of services by a recovery coach
[Text of section applicable to all contracts entered into, renewed or amended on or after January 1, 2026. See 2024, 285, Sec. 46.]
Section 47BBB. A policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the commonwealth, which is considered creditable coverage under section 1 of chapter 111M, shall provide coverage for the provision of services by a recovery coach licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under chapter 111J, regardless of the setting in which these services are provided; provided, however, that such services shall be within the lawful scope of practice of a recovery coach. The contractual rate for these services shall be not less than the prevailing MassHealth rate for recovery coach services. The benefits in this section shall not be subject to any deductible, coinsurance, copayments or out-of-pocket limits; provided, however, that cost-sharing shall be required if the applicable plan is governed by the federal Internal Revenue Code and would lose its tax-exempt status as a result of the prohibition on cost-sharing for this service. Recovery coach services shall not require prior authorization.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 47BBB
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 47BBB cover?
Section 47BBB ("Coverage for the provision of services by a recovery coach") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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