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H.E.A. 1216, P.L. 147 Effective: July 1, 2024 Amends the requirements for an application for detention.  Removes provisions in current law specifying that services provided to an individual while the individual is committed to a facility for mental health services are medically necessary when provided in accordance with generally accepted clinical care guidelines. … [Read more...] about Medicaid reimbursement for certain detainees

The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee heard HB 1216 concerning medical services for certain detainees sponsored by Sen. Tyler Johnson and Sen. Charbonneau and authored by Rep. Steuerwald.  The bill requires Medicaid reimbursement for services required to be covered by the office of the secretary of family and social services provided to an eligible individual while … [Read more...] about Medical services for certain detainees

The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1216 authored by Rep. Steuerwald on medical services for certain detainees.  The bill requires Medicaid reimbursement for services required to be covered by the office of the secretary of family and social services provided to an eligible individual while the individual is involuntarily committed to a facility for mental health … [Read more...] about Medical services for certain detainees