SB 104-21: Addiction Transitory Support Act of 2021 (Passed)

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Be it enacted in the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia

A Bill

Addiction Transitory Support Act of 2021

To support and provide for our most vulnerable citizens

Section 1. Purpose

1. Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services means evidence based treatment and recovery support services that may be provided to individuals in the criminal justice system who are charged with a felony offense, or have a prior felony conviction, and have been placed or are eligible to be placed in a pretrial services program, community corrections program, prosecuting attorney's diversion program, or jail as an alternative to commitment to the department of correction.

The term includes the following:

a) Mental health and substance abuse treatment, including addiction counseling, inpatient detoxification, case management, daily living skills, medication assisted treatment, including a nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.

b) Vocational services.

c) Housing assistance.

d) Community support services.

e) Transportation assistance.

f) Mental health and substance abuse assessments.

Section 2. Eligibility

An individual is eligible for mental health and addiction forensic treatment services if the individual:

a. is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal income poverty level;

b. is a resident of their region;

c. has entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction or is ordered to be committed for competency restoration services as described in IC 35-36-3-1(b); and

d. An individual who is provided mental health and addiction forensic treatment services under this statute is entitled to receive reimbursement of 50% of their expenses.

Sponsor: Spark

The gentleman from Florida is recognized.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Often times, those with mental illnesses are left behind. This bill seeks to reduce the burden of costs related to mental healthcare.

[AGA]

I think that this needs more details. How is this being funded?

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Substance abuse treatment is already covered by AtlasCare FYI, but this bill appears to expand on that. Would AtlasCare assume costs for these services?

[Senator-elect Spark]

Substance abuse treatment is already covered by AtlasCare FYI, but this bill appears to expand on that. Would AtlasCare assume costs for these services?

Yes, AtlasCare will assume costs for these services. As for funding, the federal government can work with insurance companies to pay in for cost reduction.

[Joseph Cao]

I'll look further into this if I find the time, but at first glance my main question is basically about the funding as well. In terms of coverage of lower-income folks, felons, etc. all seems reasonable.

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Where are we here?

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Where are we here?

[SevenEleven]

Tying income to addiction support is probably one of the most misguided proposals I've seen here.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Substance abuse treatment is already covered by AtlasCare FYI, but this bill appears to expand on that. Would AtlasCare assume costs for these services?

Wait Atlascare has its own agency page? I thought this was link to the bill text on the wiki (which I normally link to) so I didn't click on it initially.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Substance abuse treatment is already covered by AtlasCare FYI, but this bill appears to expand on that. Would AtlasCare assume costs for these services?

Wait Atlascare has its own agency page? I thought this was link to the bill text on the wiki (which I normally link to) so I didn't click on it initially.

I created the article after the bill passed. AtlasCare has grown to cover more services over the years, so it's convenient to update this page.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Substance abuse treatment is already covered by AtlasCare FYI, but this bill appears to expand on that. Would AtlasCare assume costs for these services?

Wait Atlascare has its own agency page? I thought this was link to the bill text on the wiki (which I normally link to) so I didn't click on it initially.

I created the article after the bill passed. AtlasCare has grown to cover more services over the years, so it's convenient to update this page.

That's comforting, I have been concerned for a long time that the various amendments and changes were not being collected anywhere.

[Joseph Cao]

Substance abuse treatment is already covered by AtlasCare FYI, but this bill appears to expand on that. Would AtlasCare assume costs for these services?

Yes, AtlasCare will assume costs for these services. As for funding, the federal government can work with insurance companies to pay in for cost reduction.

Since it wasn't completely clear, what does the sponsor think of an amendment to include this clarification? Just getting Spark back in the loop if at all possible.

[Senator-elect Spark]

The amendment is favorable

[Joseph Cao]

This delay has to have set some sort of record.

Be it enacted in the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia

A Bill

Addiction Transitory Support Act of 2021

To support and provide for our most vulnerable citizens

Section 1. Purpose

1. Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services means evidence based treatment and recovery support services that may be provided to individuals in the criminal justice system who are charged with a felony offense, or have a prior felony conviction, and have been placed or are eligible to be placed in a pretrial services program, community corrections program, prosecuting attorney's diversion program, or jail as an alternative to commitment to the department of correction.

The term includes the following:

a) Mental health and substance abuse treatment, including addiction counseling, inpatient detoxification, case management, daily living skills, medication assisted treatment, including a nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.

b) Vocational services.

c) Housing assistance.

d) Community support services.

e) Transportation assistance.

f) Mental health and substance abuse assessments.

Section 2. Eligibility

1. An individual is eligible for mental health and addiction forensic treatment services if the individual:

a) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal income poverty level;

b) is a resident of their region;

c) has entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction or is ordered to be committed for competency restoration services as described in IC 35-36-3-1(b); and

d) An individual who is provided mental health and addiction forensic treatment services under this statute is entitled to receive reimbursement of 50% of their expenses.

Section 3. Funding

The costs of these services, unless already covered, shall be assumed by AtlasCare.

[Senator-elect Spark]

This delay has to have set some sort of record.

Be it enacted in the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia

A Bill

Addiction Transitory Support Act of 2021

To support and provide for our most vulnerable citizens

Section 1. Purpose

1. Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services means evidence based treatment and recovery support services that may be provided to individuals in the criminal justice system who are charged with a felony offense, or have a prior felony conviction, and have been placed or are eligible to be placed in a pretrial services program, community corrections program, prosecuting attorney's diversion program, or jail as an alternative to commitment to the department of correction.

The term includes the following:

a) Mental health and substance abuse treatment, including addiction counseling, inpatient detoxification, case management, daily living skills, medication assisted treatment, including a nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.

b) Vocational services.

c) Housing assistance.

d) Community support services.

e) Transportation assistance.

f) Mental health and substance abuse assessments.

Section 2. Eligibility

1. An individual is eligible for mental health and addiction forensic treatment services if the individual:

a) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal income poverty level;

b) is a resident of their region;

c) has entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction or is ordered to be committed for competency restoration services as described in IC 35-36-3-1(b); and

d) An individual who is provided mental health and addiction forensic treatment services under this statute is entitled to receive reimbursement of 50% of their expenses.

Section 3. Funding

The costs of these services, unless already covered, shall be assumed by AtlasCare.

Friendly

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Senators have 24 hours to object to the amendment.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The amendment is adopted.

Going to knock this out for Scott.

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The amendment is adopted.

Going to knock this out for Scott.

...Crap.

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Are we ready for a vote here?

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

If no one has anything to add, I'll open a vote in 24 hours. I'm always enthusiastic about proposals to expand AtlasCare and this is the kind of bill that will especially aid our veterans returning home from war as well as opioid addicts, which I don't recall we've had much if any discussion about before.

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Hearing no objection, a final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Be it enacted in the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia

A Bill

Addiction Transitory Support Act of 2021

To support and provide for our most vulnerable citizens

Section 1. Purpose

1. Mental health and addiction forensic treatment services means evidence based treatment and recovery support services that may be provided to individuals in the criminal justice system who are charged with a felony offense, or have a prior felony conviction, and have been placed or are eligible to be placed in a pretrial services program, community corrections program, prosecuting attorney's diversion program, or jail as an alternative to commitment to the department of correction.

The term includes the following:

a) Mental health and substance abuse treatment, including addiction counseling, inpatient detoxification, case management, daily living skills, medication assisted treatment, including a nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.

b) Vocational services.

c) Housing assistance.

d) Community support services.

e) Transportation assistance.

f) Mental health and substance abuse assessments.

Section 2. Eligibility

1. An individual is eligible for mental health and addiction forensic treatment services if the individual:

a) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal income poverty level;

b) is a resident of their region;

c) has entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction or is ordered to be committed for competency restoration services as described in IC 35-36-3-1(b); and

d) An individual who is provided mental health and addiction forensic treatment services under this statute is entitled to receive reimbursement of 50% of their expenses.

Section 3. Funding

The costs of these services, unless already covered, shall be assumed by AtlasCare.

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Aye

[WD]

Aye

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

AYE