Bill Text: IN HB1448 | 2015 | Regular Session | Amended
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Bill Title: Mental health drugs and coverage. Includes inpatient substance abuse detoxification services as a Medicaid service. Authorizes the office of Medicaid policy and planning to require prior authorization for addictive medication used as medication assisted treatment for substance abuse. Allows money in the forensic treatment services account to be used to fund grants and vouchers for licensed mental health or addiction providers. Requires information and training to judges, prosecutors, and public defenders concerning diversion programs, probationary programs, and involuntary commitment.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-2)
Status: (Passed) 2015-05-04 - Public Law 154 [HB1448 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2015-HB1448-Amended.pdf
Bill Title: Mental health drugs and coverage. Includes inpatient substance abuse detoxification services as a Medicaid service. Authorizes the office of Medicaid policy and planning to require prior authorization for addictive medication used as medication assisted treatment for substance abuse. Allows money in the forensic treatment services account to be used to fund grants and vouchers for licensed mental health or addiction providers. Requires information and training to judges, prosecutors, and public defenders concerning diversion programs, probationary programs, and involuntary commitment.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-2)
Status: (Passed) 2015-05-04 - Public Law 154 [HB1448 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2015-HB1448-Amended.pdf
