Substance use disorder: addiction treatment referral agencies.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase oversight and regulation of addiction treatment referral agencies in California. It requires these agencies to report money transfers to recovery residences and obtain a license from the State Department of Health Care Services. The bill also prohibits referral agencies from having financial interests in treatment programs and establishes a process for obtaining and maintaining a certificate of compliance, including associated fees and penalties for non-compliance. It addresses group advertising and referral services to ensure ethical practices.
Key provisions
- Requires referral agencies to report all money transfers to recovery residences annually.
- Mandates a license from the State Department of Health Care Services for referral agencies.
- Prohibits referral agencies from having direct or indirect financial interests in treatment programs.
- Establishes a process for obtaining a certificate of compliance, including application fees and requirements.
- Regulates group advertising and referral services to prevent unethical practices.
- Prohibits referral agencies from operating without a certificate of compliance.
- Creates penalties for violations, including civil fines and potential revocation of licenses.
- Requires disclosure of the standard form contract between referral agencies and member programs.
Who is affected
- Addiction treatment referral agencies
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