Act 266
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- Introduced
- Passed Both Chambers
- Passed Other Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This Act, also known as Act 266, addresses a shortage of mental health care services in Hawaii. It establishes a three-year pilot program allowing qualified clinical psychologists with prescriptive authority to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to patients between 18 and 65 years old, under the supervision of a licensed physician or psychiatrist. The program is specifically focused on patients receiving care at federally qualified health centers in Kauai and Hawaii counties, and a report will be submitted to the legislature to determine the program's future.
Key provisions
- Establishes a three-year pilot program for psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications.
- The program is limited to patients aged 18-65 receiving care at federally qualified health centers in Kauai and Hawaii.
- Psychologists must meet specific training and licensing requirements, including passing a psychopharmacology examination.
- Supervision by a licensed physician or psychiatrist is required.
- Medications prescribed are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement.
- The program’s success will be evaluated through a report to the legislature.
- Defines ‘Psychologist certified to prescribe’ within the context of Hawaii’s controlled substance regulations.
- Expands the definition of ‘Practitioner’ to include psychologists certified to prescribe.
Who is affected
- Clinical Psychologists
- Patients with mental illness
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