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Introduced
04/21/2017
04/21/2017
In Committee
05/09/2017
05/09/2017
Crossed Over
05/04/2017
05/04/2017
Passed
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/02/2017
06/02/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill requires the department of health care policy and financing, in collaboration with the department of human services (departments), to prepare a written report for committees of the general assembly relating to residential and inpatient substance use disorder treatment options under the medicaid program, the cost of treatment, and the potential impact on other state and county programs and services if residential and inpatient substance use disorder treatment options were effective. The departments' report shall also include recommendations relating to the implementation of residential and inpatient substance use disorder treatment, better coordination of substance use disorder services among state agencies, and necessary changes to state law to implement treatment.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to prepare a report for the Colorado General Assembly on the feasibility of providing residential and inpatient substance use disorder treatment as part of the Medicaid program or as a state-funded benefit. The report must include information on the prevalence of substance use disorders in Colorado, evidence-based best practices for treatment, treatment costs and eligibility criteria, federal authorization requirements, and potential cost savings and impacts on other state and county programs. The report must also include recommendations on the implementation timeline, coordination of substance use disorder services, and necessary changes to state law. The bill provides funding for the report and sets a deadline of November 1, 2017 for its completion.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 06/02/2017)
Official Document
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