Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Rewrites Section 10.68A(a)(7)(e) of SL 2009-451, as amended, by restoring language previously deleted directing the Department of Health and Human Services to study and report on the effectiveness of the length of stay limitation imposed by the provision, and the number of children staying in Level II, III, and IV facilities.
STRENGTHENING RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT.
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STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.Intro. by Tucker, Hartsell.
Status: Re-ref Com On Finance (Senate Action) (May 4 2011)
Bill History:
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 Senate: Filed
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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 Senate: Ref To Com On Mental Health & Youth Services
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Wed, 4 May 2011 Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Wed, 4 May 2011 Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
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Wed, 4 May 2011 Senate: Re-ref Com On Finance
S 524
Bill Summaries:
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Bill S 524 (2011-2012)Summary date: May 4 2011 - View Summary
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Bill S 524 (2011-2012)Summary date: Apr 6 2011 - View Summary
Identical to H 679, filed 4/6/11.
Amends Section 10.69A(a)(7) of SL 2009-451, as previously amended by Section 5A of SL 2009-575 and Section 10.35 of SL 2010-31, to: (1) provide that before a child can be admitted to Level III or Level IV placement in Medicaid child mental health, development disabilities, and substance abuse residential services an assessment must be completed to determine the appropriateness of placement; (2) increase the maximum length of stay to 180 days (was 120 days); (3) require any exceptions to the maximum length of stay for non-CABHAs (Critical Access Behavioral Health Agency) require an independent psychological or psychiatric assessment, and for CABHAs, a psychological or psychiatric assessment that may be completed by the CABHA; (4) eliminate requirement that the Department of Health and Human Services study the effectiveness of the length of stay limitation; and (5) specify that authorization approval is not conditional upon all signatures on a discharge plan. Authorizes the local management entity (LME) to designate appropriate individuals to sign the discharge plan within 24 hours of receipt.
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