A compromise bill hailed as an "historic" step toward addressing substance abuse would require insurance carriers to cover treatment by licensed counselors and guarantee those seeking a way out of addiction up to 14 days of inpatient help.The legislation, unveiled today at a State House press conference, must now go to the House and Senate, where lawmakers are scrambling to pass a gaggle of major bills just hours before the legislative session ends.
Stories Related to Bill Filed To Help Battle Addiction Epidemic
By Matt Stout, Boston Herald
Thu, 07/31/2014 - 9:45am
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