MI HB4413

Expands who can request mediation for mental health service disputes to include individuals permitted to file a petition for assisted outpatient treatment under section 434, in addition to recipients and their individual representatives

Requires hospitals designated for psychiatric evaluations to receive and detain individuals presented under section 434 (assisted outpatient treatment petitions) for examination, adding this to existing emergency admission pathways

Mandates that community mental health services programs notify individuals who can file treatment petitions of their right to request mediation when services begin, annually thereafter, and when dispute resolution processes are initiated

Requires community mental health programs or contracted service providers to participate in mediation if requested by a petitioner for treatment, with mediation beginning within 10 business days and completing within 30-60 days

Clarifies that mediation rights do not apply to recipients who are currently hospitalized