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ND HB1032
Bill
Status
1/4/2011
Primary Sponsor
Unknown
AI Summary
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Department of Human Services shall establish and operate a pilot voucher payment program for mental health and substance abuse services from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013
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Program allows beneficiaries to submit vouchers to providers of their choice for payment of services including addiction treatment, counseling, transition services, attendant care, and safe beds
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Department shall seek funding from federal, special, or other sources and develop service agreements with participating providers
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Program must be offered in three regions: a primarily urban area with limited access, a primarily rural area with limited services, and a region including an Indian reservation with high demand relative to existing capacity
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Department of Human Services shall submit preliminary findings and recommendations regarding program continuation or expansion to legislative management prior to September 30, 2012, including cost comparisons and analysis of access to care and outcomes
Legislative Description
A BILL for an Act to provide for a mental health and substance abuse services pilot voucher payment program; and to provide for a report to the legislative management.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 16 nays 74
1/13/2011