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1 1 Section 1. Section 249A.4, Code 2003, is amended by adding
1 2 the following new subsection:
1 3 NEW SUBSECTION. 16. If specifically authorized by
1 4 statute, enter into or renew a managed care contract for
1 5 mental health or substance abuse services under the medical
1 6 assistance program for the period specified in the statute.
1 7 The department shall not contract for service management or
1 8 any other form of service approval for targeted case
1 9 management services for persons receiving mental health,
1 10 substance abuse, or developmental disabilities services unless
1 11 specifically authorized to do so by statute.
1 12 Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act, being deemed of
1 13 immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
1 14 EXPLANATION
1 15 This bill authorizes the department of human services to
1 16 contract for managed care of adult mental health or substance
1 17 abuse services under the medical assistance program for the
1 18 period specified in the authorizing statute. The department
1 19 is prohibited from contracting for service management or any
1 20 other form of service approval for targeted case management
1 21 services provided to persons receiving mental health,
1 22 substance abuse, or developmental disabilities services unless
1 23 specifically authorized to do so by statute.
1 24 The bill takes effect upon enactment.
1 25 LSB 2790YH 80
1 26 jp/cl/14
Text: HF00402 Text: HF00404 Text: HF00400 - HF00499 Text: HF Index Bills and Amendments: General Index Bill History: General Index
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