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Introduced
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to discharge from substance use disorder treatment
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish standard criteria and methodology for making "relapse discharge" decisions in substance use disorder treatment programs. It requires treatment providers to connect patients to appropriate levels of care before discharging them due to a relapse. The bill also grants the Office of Health Policy the authority to administer and enforce the standards, and to assist patients with questions or concerns related to substance use disorder treatment and care, as well as establish procedures for patient appeals of service denials or disenrollment. The goal is to ensure that patients receive continuous, appropriate care during their recovery process.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery (J)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4536 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4536.pdf |
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