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MO HB49
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne Kirkton
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of providers eligible for crime victim compensation reimbursement to include board certified psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialists and board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners
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Current law limits psychiatric/counseling compensation to services from physicians, psychologists, clinical social workers, and professional counselors licensed under Missouri law
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Psychiatric, psychological, or counseling expenses for crime victims remain capped at $2,500 per eligible claim
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Total compensation awards under Missouri's crime victim compensation program cannot exceed $25,000
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Amends Section 595.030, RSMo, relating to crime victim compensation for medical care
Legislative Description
Adds board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists to the list of medical professionals from whom treatment costs may be compensated
Last Action
Action Postponed (H)
5/6/2015