HB 1023

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Health (Idoh) Agencies; Family And Social Services Administration (Fssa) Health Care Professionals; Behavioral Health Health; Medicaid

Abstract

Requires Medicaid reimbursement for eligible community violence prevention services provided by a qualified violence prevention professional to certain Medicaid recipients. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to: (1) issue guidance on the use of; and (2) determine the reimbursement for; community violence prevention services. Requires the Indiana department of health to approve at least one accredited violence prevention professional training and certification program that meets certain criteria. Sets forth the requirements for a qualified violence prevention professional.