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IN HB1216
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carey Hamilton
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AI Summary
- Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs must establish a hyperbaric oxygen treatment program providing grants to approved providers for diagnostic testing and treatment of traumatic brain injury or PTSD in qualified service members
- Program funding comes from the military family relief fund, capped at $400,000 per fiscal year
- Qualified service members may receive up to 40 one-hour treatment sessions with no copayment required, with potential for 40 additional sessions upon provider request and department approval
- Indiana Department of Health must issue requests for proposals from Indiana providers and adopt rules covering eligibility, treatment plans, payment criteria, and patient confidentiality
- Providers and supervising physicians receive civil and criminal liability immunity except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, and must file quarterly status reports
Legislative Description
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment program.
Last Action
Representative Dant Chesser added as coauthor
1/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Veterans Affairs and Public Safety1/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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