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MO HB1885
Bill
Status
1/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Grisamore
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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