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EXPLANATION: Clarifying language to allow participation of the SC Primary Health Care Association, allow services through IMD until a waiver is approved, and enhance medication options for emergency department MAT program
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL
PROVISIONS, page 502, paragraph 117.142, line 21, by inserting
after "Medical Association,":
/ the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association,
/
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 117, GENERAL
PROVISIONS, page 502, paragraph 117.142, line 28, by inserting
after "diagnosis.":
/ Until a waiver is approved to expand access to substance
use treatment in Institutions of Mental Disease (IMD), the
department shall ensure that IMDs are considered an "in
lieu of" service in its managed care contracts, when
medically appropriate. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 117, GENERAL
PROVISIONS, page 502, paragraph 117.142, line 36, by inserting
after "need.":
/ All medications proven to be effective in treating
opioid addiction shall be considered as viable options on a case
by case basis to ensure greatest level of success for
individuals in the program. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and titles to conform.