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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment program. Requires the Indiana department of veterans' affairs to establish and administer a hyperbaric oxygen treatment program (program) to make grants to certain providers to provide diagnostic testing and hyperbaric oxygen treatment to qualified service members. Establishes program requirements. Requires the Indiana department of health to: (1) issue a request for proposals to offer treatment under the program; and (2) adopt rules to implement these provisions, including rules concerning program eligibility, treatment plan requirements, criteria for approving payments for treatment, and confidentiality. Provides that funding for the program is paid from the military family relief fund. Makes conforming amendments related to the sunset of the hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive hyperbaric oxygen treatment program for qualified service members in Indiana who have experienced traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. The Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs will administer the program, which will provide grants to approved healthcare providers to offer diagnostic testing and hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Service members will be eligible for up to 40 one-hour treatment sessions, with the potential for additional sessions if approved by the department. The program will be funded through the military family relief fund, and service members will not be required to pay copayments. The Indiana Department of Health will oversee the program by issuing proposals, establishing provider criteria, and adopting rules for treatment plans, eligibility, payment approval, and patient confidentiality. Providers will be immune from civil and criminal liability unless they commit gross negligence, and they must submit quarterly status reports. The bill aims to provide critical medical support to veterans by offering an innovative treatment option for service-related brain injuries and mental health conditions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senator Doriot added as coauthor (on 01/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/206/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0206/SB0206.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0206/fiscal-notes/SB0206.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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