The bill provides a comparative analysis of the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) rates as of December 2024, as mandated by Section 13D1/2 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws. It includes detailed tables that outline the rates for various CBHC services under MassHealth Fee for Service (FFS) and compares them to rates from all MassHealth Managed Care Entities (MCEs). The analysis highlights specific service codes and their corresponding minimum, maximum, average, and median rates, indicating that most rates align with those set in MassHealth FFS and 101 CMR 305.00.

Significant new legal language has been inserted into the current law, including specific service codes and descriptions for various behavioral health services, such as adult and youth outpatient bundles, mobile crisis interventions, and community support programs. Additionally, the bill introduces new service codes for certified peer specialist services, recovery support coaching, and community support programs for individuals in temporary shelters and homeless individuals. The report concludes with contact information for further inquiries, emphasizing the importance of these rates in ensuring adequate funding and support for behavioral health services in Massachusetts.