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HI HB786

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

May Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the med-QUEST division of the Department of Human Services (program HMS401) for non-covered or under-covered behavioral health services for med-QUEST beneficiaries for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

  • Addresses gaps in behavioral health service coverage under med-QUEST, including services not currently covered or covered at below-market reimbursement rates that contribute to provider network adequacy and access to care issues.

  • Individuals with serious mental illness or serious and persistent mental illness currently receive specialized behavioral health services through their QUEST health plans, but additional coverage is needed.

  • Effective date: July 30, 3000 (note: appears to be a drafting error in the original bill text).

Legislative Description

Relating To The Department Of Human Services.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.

12/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2023
Human Services1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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