Reflect Legislative Changes Impacting Involuntary Mental Commitment Fund

Item 298 #1s

Language
Page 244, line 27, strike "$12,291,117" and insert "$11,943,491".
Page 244, line 27, strike "$14,289,674" and insert "$14,243,440".
Page 244, after line 41, insert:
"D.  The Director of the Department of Medical Assistance, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, shall review the current rate that is paid for medical costs associated with involuntary mental health commitments.  The review shall assess whether the current rate paid for medical services is adequate to serve individuals who may require highly specialized staffing and treatment needs while under detention.  The director shall report his findings and recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees by November 1, 2014."

Explanation
(This amendment reduces $347,626 GF the first year and $46,234 GF the second year for medical costs related to involuntary mental health commitments. The introduced budget included $1.4 million the first year and $1.7 million the second year from the general fund from a proposed extension of temporary detention orders from 48 to 72 hours. The final agreement, reflected in SB 260, allows but does not require stays of up to 24 hours, resulting in savings relative to the introduced budget. Language is also added requiring a review of the adequacy of the current rate paid for medical costs associated with involuntary mental health commitments.)