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
mental health
Competency evaluation
The House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 1238 on competency to stand trial authored by Rep. McNamara. The bill: The bill was amended by consent to specify that the Division of Mental Health and Addiction may consult with a forensic psychologist (rather than a “psychologist”) in establishing a training program for a competency evaluator. The amendment also provides tha … [Read more...] about Competency evaluation
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
Mental health programs
H.E.A. 1006, P.L. 205 Effective: July 1, 2023 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1006 … [Read more...] about Mental health programs
Various criminal law matters
H.E.A. 1021, P.L. 209 Effective: July 1, 2023 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1021 … [Read more...] about Various criminal law matters