Cost of care exemption for committed persons and 48-hour rule for admissions extended, Priority Admission Review Panel established, creation of Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard and a limited exemption for admissions from hospital settings required, and report required.
Impact
One of the significant aspects of HF2586 is its proposed change to the financial responsibility of counties regarding mental health treatment. The bill ensures that counties will not incur costs for individuals committed as mentally ill and dangerous while they await transfer to a state facility. This is a crucial change intended to alleviate financial burdens on local governments while ensuring that individuals receive necessary care without unnecessary delays. Additionally, the introduction of a Priority Admissions Review Panel aims to expedite the admissions process to state-operated treatment programs, which is crucial given the pressing need for mental health services.
Summary
House File 2586 aims to amend existing statutes related to state-operated services by extending the cost of care exemption for certain individuals. The bill specifically addresses the payment responsibilities of counties for the care of persons committed due to mental illness, particularly those who are dangerous to the public and awaiting transfer to appropriate treatment facilities. The legislation establishes a Priority Admissions Review Panel and mandates the creation of a Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard to enhance transparency and efficiency in the admissions process to state-operated facilities.
Contention
While HF2586 presents benefits in streamlining care for those with mental health issues, it may also lead to debate regarding the adequacy of funding and resources allocated to these state-operated services. Critics could express concerns that without proper oversight and funding, the expedited admissions process may not adequately address the complex needs of individuals facing mental health crises. Moreover, there might be apprehension about the impact of these changes on existing facilities and their capacity to handle increased admissions, potentially resulting in longer wait times or inadequate treatment.
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Cost of care exemption for certain committed persons and 48-hour rule for admissions provisions extensions, Priority Admissions Review Panel establishment provision, and Direct Care, Treatment admissions dashboard creation and a limited exemption for admissions from hospital settings provision
Disability services, aging services, substance use disorder services, and priority admissions and civil commitment provisions modified; Direct Care and Treatment executive board, human services response contingency account, Homelessness and Housing Support Office, workgroups, and councils established; studies and reports required; rulemaking provided; and money appropriated.
Civil commitment priority admission requirements modified, prisoner in a correctional facility specified to not be responsible for co-payments for mental health medications, county co-payment expense reimbursement allowed, and money appropriated.
Application of bloodborne pathogen testing expanded to nonsecure direct care and treatment programming, and priority admissions task force member name corrected.
Eligible recipients and funding modified for mental health innovation programs, county responsibility for cost of care for client awaiting transfer to another state-operated facility or program or Department of Corrections facility removed, direct care and treatment facility capacity and utilization funding provided, and money appropriated.
Bloodborne pathogen testing application expansion to nonsecure direct care treatment programming; priority admissions task force member name modification
Transfer of duties from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Direct Care and Treatment, executive board duties and rulemaking authority establishment, and appropriations
Mental Health innovation programs eligible recipients and funding modifications, County responsibility for the cost of care for a client awaiting transfer to another state-operated facility or program or facility operated by the Department of Corrections removal, and appropriations
Cost of care exemption for certain committed persons and 48-hour rule for admissions provisions extensions, Priority Admissions Review Panel establishment provision, and Direct Care, Treatment admissions dashboard creation and a limited exemption for admissions from hospital settings provision
Civil commitment priority admission requirements modified, prisoner in a correctional facility specified to not be responsible for co-payments for mental health medications, county co-payment expense reimbursement allowed, and money appropriated.
Civil commitment priority admission requirements modification; prisoner in a correctional facility is not responsible for co-payments for mental health medications specification; reimbursement of county co-payment expenses authorization; appropriating money
Disability services, aging services, substance use disorder services, and priority admissions and civil commitment provisions modified; Direct Care and Treatment executive board, human services response contingency account, Homelessness and Housing Support Office, workgroups, and councils established; studies and reports required; rulemaking provided; and money appropriated.