SB659: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatric Inpatient Care - Admissions Restrictions (Psychiatric Hospital Admissions Equity Act)
Legislative Summary
Prohibiting the Maryland Department of Health from limiting or restricting admission of a Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipient for inpatient care at a special psychiatric hospital or an acute general care hospital with separately identified inpatient psychiatric service except under certain circumstances; and requiring the Department by July 1 each year, beginning in 2024, to report certain information and data to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.
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Bill History
Amendments
Favorable with Amendments 273626/1 Adopted
Favorable with Amendments 273626/1 Adopted
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