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IA HF2220
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Mohr
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AI Summary
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Requires subacute mental health care facilities to develop written treatment care plans within 24 hours of admission, with the goal of transitioning residents to less restrictive environments including home-based community settings.
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Prohibits prior authorization requirements for admission to subacute care facilities or for the first 15 consecutive calendar days of treatment; limits managed care organization reviews to once every 30 days after the 45th day of treatment.
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Prevents managed care organizations from requiring discharge until a mental health professional determines proper supports are in place to mitigate risk of self-harm or harm to others.
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Mandates health carriers provide insurance coverage for subacute mental health services provided by subacute care facilities.
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Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an electronic bed tracking system for psychiatric medical institutions for children.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to mental health care, including subacute mental health care facility requirements; admission to and discharge from a subacute mental health care facility; employment requirements at a subacute mental health care facility; insurance coverage for subacute mental health care; and the establishment of a psychiatric medical institution for children bed tracking system, and providing penalties and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2543.)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 614.
3/9/2026