An Act amending Titles 40 (Insurance) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for behavioral health benefits for justice-involved children; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions and for costs and expenses of care of child, providing for mandatory intake conference and screening in cases alleging delinquency and further providing for informal adjustment and for powers and duties.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the care of justice-involved children in Pennsylvania by providing for behavioral health benefits. It amends existing laws to ensure that these children receive screenings, assessments, and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The bill also establishes mandatory intake conferences and screening procedures in delinquency cases, as well as informal adjustment options and clarifies costs and responsibilities related to child care.
Key provisions
- Provides behavioral health benefits for justice-involved children.
- Requires health insurance policies and government programs to cover screenings, assessments, and services related to behavioral health conditions.
- Establishes mandatory intake conferences and screening procedures in cases alleging delinquency.
- Creates an informal adjustment process for juvenile matters.
- Defines key terms related to behavioral health, including ‘behavioral health condition,’ ‘behavioral health provider,’ and ‘screening.’
- Mandates a review of treatment plans for justice-involved children.
- Requires insurers to contract with and accept behavioral health providers.
- Establishes a reporting requirement for insurers regarding the implementation of the bill.
Who is affected
- Justice-involved children
- Families of justice-involved children
- Probation officers
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- Pn 3327 Html
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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