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MO HB1885

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Grisamore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds comprehensive day rehabilitation services as a covered benefit under MO HealthNet for individuals with disabling impairments beginning early posttrauma as part of coordinated care

  • Requires rehabilitation services to be based on individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans developed through interdisciplinary assessment designed to restore optimal physical, cognitive, and behavioral function

  • Mandates services be provided in community-based facilities authorized on tier levels based on patient needs and service frequency, guided by qualified rehabilitation professionals associated with a health care home

  • Directs MO HealthNet division to establish by administrative rule the definition, designation criteria, benefit limitations, and payment mechanism for comprehensive day rehabilitation facilities using expertise of brain injury providers and Missouri head injury advisory council

  • Makes all rulemaking authority subject to chapter 536 requirements, declaring the section and chapter 536 nonseverable with rules proposed or adopted after August 28, 2010 invalid if rulemaking powers are held unconstitutional

Legislative Description

Adds comprehensive day rehabilitation services beginning soon after trauma for individuals with disabling impairments to the list of services covered under the MO HealthNet Program

Last Action

Referred: Health Care Policy (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Health Care Policy5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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