Behavioral Health Services for Children and Adolescents (BHCA)

The Division of Insurance and Department of Mental Health jointly issued Bulletin 2018-07 to clarify that insured health plans must include specific benefits for Behavioral Health for Children and Adolescents

Information for Consumers about Access to BHCA Service

Unsure if your child or adolescent is eligible for these benefits and don't know who to ask? Use the carrier-specific guide below. 

Additional Resources

Information for Consumers about BHCA Services As of January 2024

List of Contracted BHCA Providers

As of December 2023

• Aetna Providers
• BCBSMA Providers
• BMCHP d/b/a/ WellSense Health Plan
• CIGNA Providers
• ConnectiCare Providers
• Fallon Providers
• HNE Providers
• HPHC Providers
• Mass General Brigham Health Plan
• Tufts Health Plan Providers
• UHC Providers

Provider Communication Plans

• Aetna Provider Communication 
• AllWays Provider Communication 
• BCBSMA Provider Communication 
• BMCHP Provider Communication
• Cigna Provider Communication 
• ConnectiCare Provider Communication 
• Fallon Provider Communication 
• HNE Provider Communication 
• HPHC Provider Communication 
• Tufts Health Plan Provider Communication 
• UHC Provider Communication  

*Provider Communication Plans last updated 2019.