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MI HB4748
Bill
Status
6/14/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tisdel
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AI Summary
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Requires mental health providers to offer mediation to resolve disputes between recipients and providers prescribing assisted outpatient treatment
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Mandates providers notify recipients of mediation rights at initiation of treatment and annually thereafter, and when other dispute processes are requested
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Department must fund and contract with mediation organizations experienced in statewide case intake through local community dispute resolution centers
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Mediators must be trained in mediation techniques, knowledgeable about behavioral health laws and regulations, and have no involvement with the dispute or service provision
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Mediation must begin within 10 business days of request and be completed within 30 days, extendable to 60 days maximum, with resulting agreements enforceable in court if resolved
Legislative Description
Mental health: other; use of mediation as a first step in dispute resolution; allow. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 469b.
Mental health: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/14/2023
6/15/2023