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CT SB01006
Bill
Status
2/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Committee on Children
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AI Summary
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The Office of Emergency Medical Services must develop protocols by January 1, 2024 for licensed emergency medical services organizations to transport pediatric patients with mental or behavioral health needs by ambulance to urgent crisis centers.
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Defines "urgent crisis center" as a center operated under the oversight of the Department of Children and Families dedicated to treating children's urgent mental or behavioral health needs.
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Adds "urgent crisis center services" to the definition of services excluded from "surprise bill" protections under health insurance laws, treating them similarly to emergency services.
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Defines "urgent crisis center services" as pediatric mental and behavioral health services provided at an urgent crisis center.
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Effective date is July 1, 2023 for all provisions.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Urgent Crisis Centers.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/16
2/10/2023