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IN SB0394
Bill
AI Summary
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Classifies licensed addiction counselors as "licensed professionals" under 405 IAC 5-21.5 for Medicaid rehabilitation option services, effective July 1, 2016.
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Removes licensed addiction counselors from the definition of "other behavioral health professional" under the same regulations.
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Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to adopt permanent rules by July 1, 2017 to formally amend the regulatory definitions.
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The temporary provisions expire on the earlier of either when permanent rules are adopted or January 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Rehabilitation option counseling services. Provides that for certain Medicaid rehabilitation option services a licensed addiction counselor is a licensed professional. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to amend rules to include licensed addiction counselors in the definition of "licensed professional" and to delete licensed addiction counselor from the definition of "other behavioral health professional".
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health & Provider Services
1/12/2016