HP0950, LD 1315, item 2, Document Text

Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-BBB by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 5 to 12 in L.D.) and inserting the following:

‘ 1. Reimbursement. By December 31, 2019, the department shall establish a rate under the MaineCare program that is sufficient to provide medically monitored crisis support and intervention to a person 18 years of age or older with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders who seeks treatment voluntarily. Medically monitored crisis support and intervention includes, but is not limited to: psychiatric medical evaluation; psychiatric stabilization; substance detoxification; 24-hour nursing care; medication stabilization, monitoring, administration and education; and individual, group and family counseling.’

Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively.

summary

This amendment clarifies that the Department of Health and Human Services must establish a rate under the MaineCare program that is sufficient to provide medically monitored crisis support and intervention to an adult. The rate must be established in rule by December 31, 2019.

HP0950 LD 1315	Session - 129th Maine Legislature C "A", Filing Number H-351, Sponsored by		LR 2241 Item 2
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